Evaluating Behaviour Change in Practice 5 credits at SCQF 11

1. Overview

This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to analyse and evaluate the principles underpinning behaviour change in relation to your own area of professional practice.

The module will be of interest to both senior practitioners within the health and social care sector and those wishing to further develop their knowledge base in this field.

2. What you will study

  • Theories of behaviour change
  • Models of behaviour change
  • Facilitating and inhibiting factors of self management
  • Health promotion and health improvement
  • Health beliefs
  • Client centred approaches
  • Motivational interviewing

3. How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of  interactive learning materials, online group discussion work and self-guided study. Attendance at the University is therefore not required.

All modules are credit rated and can be worth 5, 10, 15 or 30 credit points. This equates to the number of study hours required within the module, for example 50 hours for 5 credit points, 300 hours for 30 credit points. The SCQF modules can range from level 7 (undergraduate) through to level 11 (Masters) on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF). You can undertake individual modules or build them up to gain an exit award.

Find out more on progression and the framework on the SCQF website.

4. Entry requirements

This is an on-line distance learning module suitable for those working in the key areas of health, health improvement, community health partnerships local authorities, social care and the voluntary sectors. Typically you will have a degree, plus one year's experience.

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, should have either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL.  You should note that modules taken through Professional Development@RGU are not eligible for Tier 4 sponsorship.

5. How to apply

For general enquiries please call 01224 262180 or email pdenquiry@rgu.ac.uk

To apply for the course, complete the Professional Development @RGU Application Form

6. Prospects

After successfully completing this module, you could progress to other modules or apply to join the Masters programme.

7. Assessment

The module will be assessed by either a piece of critical writing or an audio presentation.

8. Fees and payment options

The fee for this course is £150

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5 credits at SCQF 11
Start date
March and September 2012
Course length
8 weeks
Mode of Attendance
Online distance learning
Academic school
School of Health Sciences
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