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How long does it usually take to complete the course?
The counseling course can take nine months to complete.
But you can do it as quickly or slowly as you want. That's
the great advantage of distance learning.
Do I need to finish the course within a certain time?
You can take as long as you want. Unlike other organizations,
we don't set any time limits.
What does the course cost
Does the cost for the course include
everything I need? Or are there any extra fees?
There are no other costs or fees.
Course duration
How long does it usually take to complete
the course?
Many students complete the course in nine months. But you
can do it as quickly or slowly as you want. That's one advantage
of distance learning.
Do I need to finish the course within
a certain time?
You can take as long as you want. Unlike other organizations,
we don't set any time limits.
What does the course cost?
You can find the cost of the course by clicking
here.
What about accreditation?
Is the course accredited? And
by whom?
Yes, we're accredited by the Open and Distance Learning
Quality Council. You can find them at www.odlqc.org.uk.
We're listed under Learning Institute, our parent organization.
We're also accredited by Which Web Trader, and by Public
Eye.
We are also registered with the Department for Education
and Skills on its Register of Education and Training
Providers.
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The Register is a list of genuine education
and training providers in England, Wales, Scotland and
Northern Ireland. The Register does not quality assure
or accredit in any way the learning provision of any
registered provider.
You can find us on the register by clicking here. We
are registered under our corporate trading name of 'Home
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Will the course give me credits towards
a degree or some other study?
No. But it will help you set up and run your own business.
And we encourage all students to continue their studies
after completing the course.
Will the qualification get me a job in a hospital or school?
To get a job in a public organization, you'll need more
qualifications than we can offer. Our course is designed
to help you work with private clients.
Remember, the easiest way to earn a living is to work for
yourself. So in the course we focus on how you can work from
home as a counselor.
Are there any restrictions on me setting up as a therapist?
As far as we know, no country in the world can stop you
setting up your own practice.
The course will allow you to practise in South Africa as
a private counsellor with paying clients.
However, your clients won't be able to claim back your services
for medical aid.
For that, you would need a practice number for the Medical
Board, which this Diploma is not sufficient.
For the USA and Canada we have written a separate
page at www.inst.org/counsel/faqs_USA.htm for
information about therapies in the USA and Canada.
What organizations can I join as a member?
Our counselling graduates can join the American Counseling
Association as a Regular Member. They can join as a Full
Member (Category B) of the Canadian Counselling Association.
Graduates of all our therapy courses may join the International
Guild of Professional Practitioners as an International,
Associate or possibly Full Member, depending on experience.
Remember that you don't have to join any of these organizations
to practise. But they can help you network and keep up to
date.
When can I do the course?
Can I start the course at any time?
Yes.
Where can I study the course?
Is the course all from home, or do
I have to go to a test centre?
It's all from home.
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