Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) pt

This course covers a wide range of areas alongside developing your skills for professional practice, leadership and management.

In year one subjects include: biological basis for health, well-being of people, and understanding reflective practice.

In year two you will study: organisational skills and behaviours, public health, research methods and safe and effective practice.

Nursing homes
Residential homes
Voluntary organisations
Day centres
Drop-in centres
Special Schools
GP surgeries
Your skills will help the NHS and independent sector meet demands for high quality care. As an Assistant Practitioner you can choose from a wide range of pathways, relevant to your area of work.

You will also need to be employed as an Assistant Practitioner (or equivalent, for example healthcare support worker) for a minimum of 18 hours per week and to have the support of your employer. (If you join as an apprentice student you will need to be working a minimum of 30 hours a week and be sponsored by your employer).