Advanced University Diploma in Mental Health Practice for Approved…

At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:

Demonstrate critical use of knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy context of mental health practice.
Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of medical, social and psychological perspectives of mental health practice including clear reference to service user and carer perspectives and cultural competence.
Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of values-based practice and an ability to resolve complex ethical dilemmas.
Demonstrate critical use of knowledge of evidence -based practice
Demonstrate the ability to deal with complex and unpredictable issues systematically
Demonstrate practice competence as determined by published requirements for AMHP approval.

All candidates will need to:

at least 2 years post-qualifying experience of mental health or related health and social care services; and

successful study to Diploma of Higher Education level
To be eligible for entry to AMHP training modules, candidates must:

be a social worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council; or maintained under article 5 of the Health professions Order 2001; or
a chartered psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society’s register of Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issued by that...