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Psychology Professions

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭Odysseus


    somewhere wrote: »
    Thanks Kateof. I am presently looking at either the IICP in Killinarden, turningpoint in Dunlaoighre for foundation courses or PCI. Also Churchtown counselling are commencing a course in September a BA in psychotherapy and counselling its brand new though and accreditted by the Counselling and Pyschotherapy Central Awarding Body in the UK. The degree is run with the OU and does not require a foundation course. Its a mine field and whatever I choose I want to be sure I'm taking the right path.

    As metioned above check out which body the OU course would entitle you to membership with. The others are covered by the IACP I think. As for your age I have studied with and taugh students older than me and I'm the same age, so don't worry about the age thing.

    You got plenty of time until the start of the next semester so go for it, use the time to find out more about the courses, and of course don't be afaird to ask questions here. Best of luck with it.

    Just be careful with new courses, they may not be accredited until after the course has finished, which is fine if things go well, but if they don't you may have a problem. Being a member of a profession body is essential, so make sure the course will get you entery and I never heard of CPCAB. So make sure you check that out. A girl in my clinic in her second year in Killnarden and is very pleased with the standard, but check out the others.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 somewhere


    Thank you for that. Killinarden does look very good and I can apply there for a foundation course first which is a requirement. Tha DBS course looks good too. Both PCI and DBS have open evenings tomorrow unfortunate clash but I'll try both. PCI appears to be in line with the IACP but the course itself is not accreditated. I do have concerns re Churchtown as it is untested cheaper and a different approach to training. This a huge step and I want get it right if for no other reason than the fact that I wish to be well trained in the right way. I may well apply to Killinarden and jump in to the foundation course as it all seems to be well grounded. :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 somewhere


    Well many thanks to all for the input last year and Odysseus I did indeed take the cert course at IICP in Killinarden and am loving it. I plan to apply to take the diploma in September.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Lucario


    Does anyone know how to become a Neuropsychologist? and also what it would entail? i.e. Studying people who have brain injuries and such or actually working with them. Is there a specific Masters/PhD that I could do in order to work as one or would I need to go down the Clinical route?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 960 ✭✭✭Blueskye


    The only neuropsychologists I know have done the Doctoral programme in Clinical Psychology and have then done the masters in neuropsychology in Glasgow.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 830 ✭✭✭Slo_Rida


    Hi all
    I'm totally new to this area and know squat about about psychology...I'm an engineer. I am asking a question on behalf of my sister. She has a Fetac (level 6 I think) qualification in child care. But she is really frustrated working in the creche. She is amazing with children, that's not a biassed opinion, I promise. I have heard about play therapy and she has a huge interest in child psychology and the role of play in their development. She often shows up at my house with things like material...lace/silk/velvet/sandpaper etc to 'play' with my own son. And if she doesn't have that stuff, she will use water or anything and it really gets him clued into her (he has just turned one). That's the background, apologies for the length.

    My question is, what is the most recognised organisation for her to join or apply to or enquire with? There is play therapy ireland, childrens therapy centre etc, it seems the latter is fetac/hetac reg'd but the former sounds like the official body in Ireland but lacks the fetac/hetac thing. Can someone please shed some light on this for us please. Also, academics is not her strong point so out-and-out psychology is not an option unfortunately. If you have any other suggestions as to a path she could take that would be great.

    Thanks in advance,
    Anthony


  • Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭Katie Kaboom


    Hi I'm just wondering if there are any organisational psychologists on this forum and if anyone knows if there are many jobs in Ireland in this area? Also wondering if anyone knows a good way of going about getting into the profession?

    I should say I'm currently doing a 2 year h.dip in psychology and have a business degree already .

    I'm going to email an org psych consultancy agency to see if they need any interns or anything for the summer and then hopefully get a job within the org psych field and do a masters in org psych in UL (hopefully) once in employment. Then maybe years ahead in the future I could do my doctorate to get into clinical. I'm 32 atm.

    Just wondering what people think of that idea or am I dreaming....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 960 ✭✭✭Blueskye


    Slo_Rida wrote: »
    Hi all
    I'm totally new to this area and know squat about about psychology...I'm an engineer. I am asking a question on behalf of my sister. She has a Fetac (level 6 I think) qualification in child care. But she is really frustrated working in the creche. She is amazing with children, that's not a biassed opinion, I promise. I have heard about play therapy and she has a huge interest in child psychology and the role of play in their development. She often shows up at my house with things like material...lace/silk/velvet/sandpaper etc to 'play' with my own son. And if she doesn't have that stuff, she will use water or anything and it really gets him clued into her (he has just turned one). That's the background, apologies for the length.

    My question is, what is the most recognised organisation for her to join or apply to or enquire with? There is play therapy ireland, childrens therapy centre etc, it seems the latter is fetac/hetac reg'd but the former sounds like the official body in Ireland but lacks the fetac/hetac thing. Can someone please shed some light on this for us please. Also, academics is not her strong point so out-and-out psychology is not an option unfortunately. If you have any other suggestions as to a path she could take that would be great.

    Thanks in advance,
    Anthony

    I have only had experience with http://www.childrenstherapycentre.ie/ but find Eileen Prenderville excellent. They run a variety of different courses (short weekend ones and longer masters and diploma courses) and a lot of the learning is 'experiential' rather than academic. I have no connection to the centre by the way, but I have attended courses with CTC for professional development.


  • Registered Users Posts: 31 Dr. Nooooo!


    Just about finished an undergrad in law. Want to study psychology and forge a career in that area. I plan to do a 2 year Hdip conversion course starting Autumn 2014. Want to use the year out to save up, but also want to do a shorter part time course in the area during this time in order to give me a leg up and experience some study in this area to make sure that it is actually for me and that I like the reality, and not just the idea I have of it. Can anyone recommend such a course in Dublin? 1500 would be the absolute max I could afford, the cheaper the better however.


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 roxy21


    Hi,

    Im currently studying with the childrens therapy centre and I am enjoying every minute of it. Theres a variety of courses available to choose from. If your sister wabted she could do a starter course to get the taste of what the centre and other courses have to offer.

    I am on The MA programme and this is HETAC accredited.
    The lectureres are all working in the field and have a wealth of knowledge behind them. Its very experiential which makes it easier to understand etc...I cannot praise it enough really. There is obviously a nice expensive tied onto it, but I think when you are passionate about something and your career, its worth it in the long run.
    Hope this helps.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 9 ellabella1


    Hi all

    I am 31 and have decided to do a degree in psychology as a mature student. It is quite likely that I will be able to avail of a career break next yr if i wish to take on college full time thou I dont know how I will survive financially! Anyhow looking for advice on my options..

    I see that ucd offer 3yr BA course as opposed to DCU & Maynooth for 4 yr Bsc. Does the Bsc carry more weight when it comes to further study or employment or is there some other significant difference?

    Also instead of waiting one more year to begin, I see that DBS do a part time BA course (app 7 hrs class per wk). I could try and work a 4 day wk and do this part-time, depending on how much study is required weekly?? Finally does anybody know if I undertook 1st year part time & decided to go full time after, would the other colleges allow me straight into 2nd year of their course. Any advice would be much appreciated;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭dar100


    ellabella1 wrote: »
    Hi all

    I am 31 and have decided to do a degree in psychology as a mature student. It is quite likely that I will be able to avail of a career break next yr if i wish to take on college full time thou I dont know how I will survive financially! Anyhow looking for advice on my options..

    I see that ucd offer 3yr BA course as opposed to DCU & Maynooth for 4 yr Bsc. Does the Bsc carry more weight when it comes to further study or employment or is there some other significant difference?

    Also instead of waiting one more year to begin, I see that DBS do a part time BA course (app 7 hrs class per wk). I could try and work a 4 day wk and do this part-time, depending on how much study is required weekly?? Finally does anybody know if I undertook 1st year part time & decided to go full time after, would the other colleges allow me straight into 2nd year of their course. Any advice would be much appreciated;)

    If you already hold a BA you can do a two year conversion H dip in psychology that is equal to a BA


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,505 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    UCD Psychology Dept have a couple of videos on their clinical doctorate. Worth a look.



    More here.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/PsychologyUCD/videos


  • Registered Users Posts: 9 ellabella1


    Sadly I only have a level 7 BA, so its the long haul ahead for me.. probably the 4 year part time route... Thanks anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,352 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    ellabella1 wrote: »
    Sadly I only have a level 7 BA, so its the long haul ahead for me.. probably the 4 year part time route... Thanks anyway.

    What do you want to do with the degree when you finish? There may be several routes to the same destination.


  • Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Hello 1996


    Hello!
    I am just after finishing TY and I would love to study psychology in college. What 5th year subjects would anyone recommend taking?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,352 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Hello 1996 wrote: »
    Hello!
    I am just after finishing TY and I would love to study psychology in college. What 5th year subjects would anyone recommend taking?
    Not a smart answer...

    ...Take the ones that you're good at and enjoy.


  • Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭Hello 1996


    endacl wrote: »
    Not a smart answer...

    ...Take the ones that you're good at and enjoy.

    Is there any that would make studying psychology easier?:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 601 ✭✭✭Lucario


    Hello 1996 wrote: »
    Is there any that would make studying psychology easier?:)

    The only subject I thought that helped (quite a bit, actually) for Psychology was Biology, as I knew the very basics of my Biological Psychology module and when it came to studying I didn't need to study that aspect as much since I had most of it drilled into my brain for the Leaving Cert :P However, if you don't want to do Biology, then don't. Absolutely I agree with doing what subjects you enjoy the most over what will be beneficial to you, it will make studying and exams a lot more bearable.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,352 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Hello 1996 wrote: »
    Is there any that would make studying psychology easier?:)

    Maybe maths? Psychology at undergrad is fond of the auld statistics. But as maths is compulsory, it doesn't really help with your question....

    Honestly, just do what you like and are strong at.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,987 ✭✭✭Legs.Eleven


    Hi guys!

    Just wondering if anyone knows of any reputable distance learning higher diplomas in Psychology in either the UK or Ireland?

    Thanks a million.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,882 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    A lot of universities do distance or e-learning courses.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭dar100


    University of Derby does a post grad dip in psychology, it is a conversion course, which is accepted for BPS accreditation. It is also delivered through online learning.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,882 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    Phoenix wrote: »
    What are the key differences in job prospects in ireland and the uk between psychologists and psychiatrists?

    Well, for a start there's a huge difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
    A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has specialised in the treatment of mental disorders, and tends to take a biomedical view.

    As for the difference in job opportunities, I don't know. The UK is a much bigger country, a much richer country, and has a much bigger population, so there will be specialities there that don't exist here.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 470 ✭✭Mc Kenzie


    Hi Everyone,

    Im a mature student(25) looking to do a part time counseling or psychology degree.

    I have been looking at the PCI college for their degree/lev 8 courses in the area.

    Im a little nervous as a want to make sure im doing a course that i will have a recognized qualification at the end after making the payments since its a part time and you apply directly.

    It does advise one course is accredited by Middlesex University which is great. But can any one here reassure me o know any courses in Dublin in the counseling/psychology area.

    Id be so great full to here back if any one wants to pm, regarding this feel free

    Thanks a mill


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 567 ✭✭✭DM addict


    I'm currently doing the BSc Psychology through OU, which is distance learning and fully accredited. It's hard work but I'd recommend it, if you're interesting in distance learning over evening classes.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 ABACourseDoc


    If anyone is interested in advancing their psychology careers - check out the details below:
    MSc/ Doctorate in Psychological Science (Behaviour Analysis and Therapy): the Department of Psychology at NUI Maynooth are intaking students for the first Doctoral level training in Behavior Analysis in Ireland and the UK, conferring eligibility for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam and qualification. Students can complete two years to graduate with a Masters, or complete a three year programme to graduate with a Doctorate. Closing Date for Applications - 20th June 2014. Course Commences - September 2014. APPLY ON LINE – www.pac.ie, PAC CODE: MHW50. For more information see http://www.nuim.ie/sites/default/files/assets/document/ABA%20Course%20Flyer_NUIM.pdf


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,635 ✭✭✭loubian


    Hi all, I'm thinking of applying for part time psychology course in dbs. As I don't want to rush into it, could you maybe tell me why you wanted to study psychology in the first place? I know I can't go into this willy nilly, I have to think properly about it. What would you say would be things to consider?

    I've a young child and im a single mother, would it be tpo much to take on? Would you recommend waiting til she's older? Thanks in advance!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 frankys


    hi guys, how are you? I really need help. I have a panel interview shortly for the national clinical psychologist staff grade for HSE , has anyone done these or have any advice? thanks.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭bisset


    you might find it useful to look at the posts about the "social work panel 2013"


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 frankys


    Thanks for that but I have already read the posts about the "social work panel 2013". it was useful. I was wondering if someone have more information about it. Type of questions, key words they may want to hear etc. thanks


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