Certificate IV in Mental Health

4.5
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Course

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    18 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Get a basic understanding of mental health and learn practical recovery-centred skills you can use as a Mental Health Support Worker, with Open Colleges’ online Certificate IV in Mental Health.Ideal for those just entering the sector or those with some experience in community services, this course will provide you with an introduction to mental health work.You will gain a broad understanding of mental health, and learn the practical skills to advocate for people and help them on the road toward recovery.Designed to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate, this course includes a 120-hour work placement to help you develop your practical skills in a real community setting.This online mental health course will set you on the path towards a personally rewarding career in a stable industry helping people to live their best lives.Why study this course?You will learn how to provide recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.Through a combination of online study and a structured workplacement, you will graduate ready for a career as a Support Worker or Mental Health Worker in a variety of community settings.Studying online with Open Colleges is fully flexible. This means you can study whenever you want, wherever you want. You can access your learning materials anytime via your online campus, OpenSpace, and make your way through the course at a pace that suits your lifestyleThis course may also offer a pathway into further study, including a Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Youth Work or a Diploma of Community Services.This course involves work placement that currently needs to be undertaken in Australia. More information available in our FAQs

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Reviews

4.5
  • Highly valid content. Trainers are very knowledgeable and give detailed feedback. Queries are answered quickly, and the portal is easy to use.
    |
  • Studying Beauty online has given me the confidence to achieve my career goals. The support given by your staff was very understanding. My coordinator was brilliant! I’ve done a lot of courses at uni but she has been the most helpful trainer that I’ve ever met.
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4.3
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Lara

4.5
19/10/2017
What I would highlight: Highly valid content. Trainers are very knowledgeable and give detailed feedback. Queries are answered quickly, and the portal is easy to use.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Zoe H

4.5
19/10/2017
What I would highlight: Studying Beauty online has given me the confidence to achieve my career goals. The support given by your staff was very understanding. My coordinator was brilliant! I’ve done a lot of courses at uni but she has been the most helpful trainer that I’ve ever met.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years

Subjects

  • Mental Health

Course programme

Module 1
  • Use communication to build relationships
  • Work legally and ethically
Module 2
  • Work effectively in trauma informed care
  • Assess co-existing needs
  • Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Module 3
  • Work with diverse people
  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Module 4
  • Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
  • Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Module 5
  • Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
  • Participate in work health and safety
Module 6
  • Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  • Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Module 7
  • Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • Promote and facilitate self advocacy

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Price on request