Date: 11 March 2027
Start time: 9:30am
End time: 4:30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom
Registration closes at 9:00am on 10 March 2027
The Assessment of Core CBT Skills (ACCS; Muse et al., 2017) is a validated clinical competence measure designed to support the assessment and development of high-quality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practice. Used within supervision, training and professional development, the ACCS provides a structured framework for evaluating therapist’s competence while facilitating meaningful, evidence-informed feedback and reflective learning.
This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the principles underpinning the ACCS and its application within CBT supervision and competency assessment. Participants will explore how structured observation can enhance consistency, objectivity and transparency when evaluating clinical practice, while recognising the importance of professional judgement and clinical context.
Through the use of a recorded CBT session, participants will gain hands-on experience of applying the ACCS, comparing ratings with peers, and considering how qualitative feedback can support therapist development. The workshop will also explore strategies for delivering collaborative, balanced feedback that promotes reflective practice, identifies strengths and learning needs, and supports ongoing professional growth.
Designed for CBT practitioners and supervisors, this workshop is particularly relevant for clinicians who supervise trainees, assess clinical competence or wish to strengthen their confidence in using structured competence measures within supervision and continuing professional development.
Key learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- explain the purpose of the ACCS and its role in competency assessment, supervision and professional development
- apply the ACCS framework to evaluate CBT clinical competence using a recorded therapy session
- increase consistency and confidence in competency ratings through collaborative discussion and calibration with peers
- use qualitative feedback within the ACCS framework to identify therapist strengths and learning needs
- deliver balanced, collaborative feedback that promotes reflective practice and therapist development
- critically reflect on the strengths and limitations of structured competency assessment and consider how the ACCS can be integrated into supervision alongside other sources of evidence
References
- Muse, K., McManus, F., Rakovshik, S., & Thwaites, R. (2017). Development and psychometric evaluation of the Assessment of Core CBT Skills (ACCS): An observation-based tool for assessing cognitive behavioral therapy competence. Psychological assessment, 29(5), 542.
- Muse, K., & McManus, F. (2013). A systematic review of methods for assessing competence in cognitive–behavioural therapy. Clinical psychology review, 33(3), 484-499.
- Roth, A. D., & Pilling, S. (2007). The Competences Required to Deliver Effective Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy.
- Milne, D. L. (2009). Evidence-based clinical supervision: Principles and practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Certificate of attendance
A digital certificate stating the hours of live participation in the workshop will be available to download after the training.
Workshop recording available to attendees
By attending this workshop, I understand I am giving my consent for the workshop to be video recorded and for this video recording to be available to people attending the workshop live and for it to be sold separately, for the amount of time determined by OCTC and outlined in the purchase agreement. My name (if displayed onscreen) and image may form part of the recording. Recordings are the property of OCTC and making copies of these recordings or sharing login details is not permitted. Please do not reveal details which may compromise the anonymity of clients.
The recording will be available to view for 12 months.
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