Microcredential – Apply Learning Theories in Counselling
Enhance your counselling skills with this course focused on applying learning theories like behaviourism and cognitivism to therapy settings. Discover techniques, including reinforcement, role-playing, and behavioural modelling, to modify client behaviours effectively. You’ll explore key topics like privacy, professional boundaries, and ethical considerations while learning to manage record security and retention. This course equips you to develop targeted change programs, set SMART goals, and address challenges like ADD and socioeconomic barriers, ensuring you can achieve meaningful outcomes in your counselling practice.
Course Structure
Unit - Apply Learning Theories in Counselling
- Research learning theories
- Access current information
- Workplace policies
- Privacy Principles
- Distilling key themes and messages
- Behaviorism
- Antecedent behaviour consequence (ABC)
- Punishment
- Ignoring the behaviour
- Reinforcement
- Cognitivism
- Current and future practice
- Record security
- Record retention
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Professional boundaries
- Behavioural outcomes
- Modelling influences
- Modelling or behavioural rehearsal
- Role-playing
- Role modelling
- Analyse responses
- Responses to reinforcement
- Primary reinforcement
- Secondary reinforcement
- Environmental differences
- Dysfunctional environments
- Learning environments
- Socioeconomic barriers
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
- Formulate a program for change
- Achieving identified outcomes
- Client rights
- Identify practical goals
- Setting SMART goals
- Barriers to achieving outcomes
- Stimulus and response techniques
- Delayed reinforcement
- Aggressive behaviour
- Reviewing change programs
- Problem-solving
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Was extremely pleased with my first course. Tutors responded promptly and was a very straightforward process and learning experience.
Christy | Thornlie, WA | Apply Learning Theories in Counselling
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY, Bank Transfer and Afterpay. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for BPAY, Bank Transfer and Afterpay.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Afterpay: Within 1-2 working days
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the HR or business sectors.
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