Mental Health - OCNW Level 3

Mental Health - OCNW Level 3

Course ID:
PC68215

Academy:
Health, Social Care & Early Years

Introduction:
This course has been designed for people interested in studying issues surrounding mental health, government policy and the care of those with mental health problems.

Study Mode & Location:
This 1 year part time course will last for 3 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
Lectures will be as interactive as possible involving contributions from students in discussion and seminars and use of audio-visual resources etc. You will have to allow additional time for private study if you are to be successful on the course.

The course will include:

• Concepts, models and therapeutic approaches to mental health
• Policy, legislations and the criminal justice system and mental health
• Caring for those with mental health problems and degrees of success.

Assessment:
Assessment will include:

• 2 Essays (each 1,500 words)
• 1 Project (3,000 words)
• An end of course examination.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course and with additional evidence of study you can apply to higher education to study degrees/diplomas in nursing or a degree in social work or related health and social care degrees. This course will, like all evidence of study, enchance your curriculum vitae and therefore may improve employment opportunities.

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study for FREE or at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.