Overview

The original version of this activity, CBT Fundamentals: Processes and Techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, was developed jointly by the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) as part of the Better Access to Mental Health Care through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative. In addition to providing training for psychologists in the applications of CBT, the activity delivers training for practitioners registered to provide Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) Medicare items who are required to demonstrate compliance with the mandatory CPD hours required for maintaining billing rights to provide those Medicare services. 

The eLearning activity has been subsequently revised by the APS to ensure the training is based on current research and developments in the field of CBT and consists of eight (8) topics:

1. Introduction to CBT

2. Assessing symptoms

3. CBT case conceptualisation

4. Structure of CBT

5. Behaviourally focused intervention

6. Thought records

7. Behavioural experiments, and

8. Core beliefs.

Content is arranged in self-paced modules and each module includes a printable learning guide, online video demonstrations, interactive activities, readings and other relevant resources to facilitate active CPD.

Duration of access

Access to this eLearning activity is 6 months from the date of confirmed registration.

Level of Learning

Foundational. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic.

CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general and technical information when undertaking APS Professional development CPD.

APS CPD-Approved

This eLearning activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality.

Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.

Package available

This activity has also been added to a package with the Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Register for this package, take advantage of reduced fees and an extended access period by clicking HERE.

Important: If you have already completed either of the two eLearning activities contained within the package and would like to take advantage of the package pricing and register for the remaining activity, submit your details and a member of the Professional development team will be in contact to arrange registration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this eLearning activity, participants should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the principles and the evidence for CBT,

• distinguish elements of the CBT model, underpinning techniques,

• translate the evidence base for assessment to the practice of CBT,

• distinguish the client attributes that are important for considering the suitability of a short term course of CBT,

• distinguish different types of case formulation in CBT,

• construct a comprehensive case conceptualisation for a client,

• collaborate with the client on the goals for each and every session,

• assist the client to learn with a facilitative approach, and

• apply the definition of core beliefs to core belief and schema work.