INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH - LEVEL 2 COURSE

NVQ

Distance

£ 195 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 2

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    90h

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Approximate Study Time: 90 Hours (Self Study) Buy Now More InfoThe Introduction to Mental Health Care - Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Mental Health Care. No prior knowledge is required. On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.

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Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The objectives of the course are to:

Develop an awareness of behaviour patterns associated with mental health illnesses.
Identify the symptoms and behaviours associated with a range of mental health problems.
Create an awareness of methods of managing mental health symptoms.
Develop a range of skills with which to care for mental health sufferers.

There are no particular entry requirements.

On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 2 Certificate of Achievement.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Management
  • Audit
  • IT
  • Quality
  • Accredited
  • Depression
  • Medical training
  • Quality Training
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

The course is split into the following 6 Units:

Unit One – Normal/Abnormal Behaviour

The following topics are covered: Define normal behaviour; Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour; Identify normal defence mechanisms; Define abnormal behaviour; Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour; and Identify therapeutic interventions to treat abnormal behaviour.

Unit Two – Burnout, Burnout & Suicide

The following topics are covered: Define and identify the causes of burnout; Identify the symptoms, and preventive techniques for burnout; Identify two major types of depression; Identify the signs/symptoms of severe depression; Identify the techniques and drugs used for the management of depression; Identify circumstances which aid in the identification of potential suicide victims; Identify the factors which differentiate a suicide gesture from a suicide attempt; and Identify the methods of managing a potential suicide victim.

Unit Three – Hostility & Violent Behaviour

The following topics are covered: Identify the most common precipitating factors in violent behaviour; Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is unarmed; Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is armed; and Identify the uses of restraints for violent patients.

Unit Four – Substance Abuse

The following topics are covered: Identify the signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of opiates; Give examples, identify signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of central nervous system depressants; Identify examples, signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of central nervous system stimulants; Identify signs/symptoms and treatment of cannabinoids; Identify examples, signs/symptoms, and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of psychedelics; and Identify signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose of phencyclidine.

Unit Five – Death & Dying

The following topics are covered: Identify the typical reactions of health care personnel towards the terminally ill or injured patient; Identify the stages of adjustment experienced by the terminally ill or injured patient and his significant others; Identify the characteristics of each stage of adjustment experienced by the terminally ill patient and his significant others; Identify the management techniques used to help the terminally ill and their significant others cope with death and dying; and Identify the methods used by the medical staff to help patients cope with death and dying.

Unit Six – Sexual Assault

The following topics are covered: Identify the responsibilities and actions necessary by carers when dealing with alleged sexual assault; Identify evidence control procedures; and Identify recording principles.

Additional information

Course Format Paper Based Materials Payment Plan Option Spread the cost over 4 monthly payments. Approximate Self Study Time 90 Hours (Self Study) Initial Payment of

INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH - LEVEL 2 COURSE

£ 195 VAT inc.