Understanding Working in Mental Health Level 2 QCF Certificate

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    160h

  • Duration

    12 Months

The QCF Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health distance learning course is the ideal programme for individuals wishing to increase their knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental health illness. This nationally recognised qualification is designed to provide individuals with the techniques, support and understanding that is required for working with individuals that have mental health problems.

The programme covers many issues including understanding mental health and mental health illness and regulated legislation, as well as raising awareness of the processes and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental health issues.

This distance learning programme has been written for everyone who is involved in the care sector and aims to give all staff, supervisors and managers the essential knowledge needed to offer the very best professional approach to understanding working in mental health.

Qualification Number: 600/6133/9
Total Credits: 14

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Different dates availableEnrolment now closed

About this course

Key Topics

The NCFE Level 2 QCF Understanding Working in Mental Health course is divided into five units. These are :

Unit 1: Mental health and mental health issues
Unit 2: Introduction of duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people's settings
Unit 3: Valuing equality and diversity
Unit 4: Approaches to care and management in mental health
Unit 5: Understanding change and support in relation to mental health

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Understanding Working in Mental Health and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in Mental Health (QCF)

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  • A good course that covers different areas of life coaching as well as providing a general framework to build on practical skills required in coaching. Tutor support was good and assignments were marked very quickly. I would recommend this course as a general introduction to life coaching.
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5.0
31/03/2015
What I would highlight: A good course that covers different areas of life coaching as well as providing a general framework to build on practical skills required in coaching. Tutor support was good and assignments were marked very quickly. I would recommend this course as a general introduction to life coaching.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Care Management
  • Health and Social Care
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Mentally disabled care
  • Mental Illness
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Dementia
  • Medication Handling
  • Personality Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Trauma
  • Counselling Psychology

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Course programme

COURSE OVERVIEW

How is the course structured?
The NCFE Level 2 QCF Understanding Working in Mental Health course is divided into five units. These are :

Unit 1: Mental health and mental health issues
Learners will look at the background to mental health issues and the legislation surrounding mental health problems and illnesses.

Unit 2: Introduction of duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people's settings
The implications of duty of care will be introduced in this unit and learners will look at resolving dilemmas and responding to complaints that may arise where there is a duty of care.

Unit 3: Valuing equality and diversity
This unit investigates inequality and stereotyping and allows learners to identify the differences between discrimination and prejudice.

Unit 4: Approaches to care and management in mental health
Learners will gain an understanding of the care planning process, the aspects of good practice in care planning, the key components of a risk assessment and the agencies involved in the care process.

Unit 5: Understanding change and support in relation to mental health
This unit explains how mental health change occurs and the role of others in supporting mental health change. Different treatment options will also be explored.

Course Assessments

This course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore any registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Level 2 Understanding Working in Mental Health home study course is £460, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £368 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £92 and then 4 equal payments of £92 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Additional information

Career opportunities: Mental Health Nurse, Residential Support Worker

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Understanding Working in Mental Health Level 2 QCF Certificate

£ 368 VAT inc.