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Child and Adolescent Mental Health (online)

University of Derby online learning

Course

Online

£ 350 VAT exempt

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Ideally suited for individuals working with children and young people, this tutor led Child and Adolescent Mental Health professional development course will provide an overview of some of the common mental and emotional health issues that can be experienced by children and young people and will consider the impact that these health issues may have for the young person and their families. The Child and Adolescent Mental Health course will also offer some low level strategies and advice when supporting a child or young person with a mental health issue.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health course will specifically consider working with young people with anxiety and depression and also children and young people who self-harm. In addition, the course will consider the impact of having Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and will review some approaches on how to support children and young people with ASD.

About this course

Develop an understanding of common difficulties experienced by children and adolescents with mental health issues
Gain valuable knowledge of the basic support strategies that can be used for these young people until more specialised services can be accessed

this short course is suitable to those working with young people in educational, support, care or mental health environments and children’s services such as early year’s providers, schools and colleges, children’s centres and youth organisations. It will be of particular interest to people in roles such as:

Special Education Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo)
School nurses
Children’s centre workers
Youth workers
Nurses within healthcare
Social care workers within services for young people

The course is widely available for anyone to take part in regardless of age, location or education status.

However, there are some basic requirements. You will need access to the internet whether it is on your PC, tablet, mobile or other electronic devices, as well as a valid email address to register with our online learning environment in order to take part in the course.

You will need to agree to the terms and conditions before you start the course which will be available when you enrol.

We are proud to be an accredited provider of the CPD Standards Office for our online short courses and free courses, demonstrating that they conform to CPD best practice and are appropriate for inclusion in a formal CPD record.

A flexible course that fits in with working and family life
This tutor led course runs at set times throughout the year and is delivered 100% online, allowing you to manage your studies around work and family commitments. The course involves active group participation through online discussions and exercises along with self-reflection activities to assess subject understanding. Our online short courses are designed to be intellectually stimulating, thought provoking and rewarding. Learning materials are varied and engaging, and you will be able to share sector experiences and best practice with fellow learners who are working professionals from around the world.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Depression
  • National
  • Guidelines
  • Disorder
  • Adolescent
  • Policy
  • Healthcare
  • Emotional
  • Behavioural

Course programme

Course units

The course is made up of 4 units, each will require approximately 5 hours of study.

The content of the units will be supported by relevant evidence, guidelines, disorder specific theoretical frameworks and National UK Policy.

Unit 1 - Introduction to child and adolescent mental health

This unit looks at key policy that guides child and adolescent mental healthcare as well as reviewing the key roles involved in the diagnosis and care of children with mental, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Unit 2 - Understanding autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)

In this unit we will understand what constitutes a diagnosis of ASD whilst considering the impact of a diagnosis of ASD upon a young person. Low level interventions that can be used to support young people with ASD will also be examined.

Unit 3 - Understanding anxiety and depression

In this unit we will analyse what constitutes a diagnosis of anxiety and depression whilst developing an understanding of psychoeducational strategies to help young people understand anxiety and depression.

Unit 4 - Self harming behaviour

In this unit we will evaluate the condition and circumstance whereby self-harming behaviour may be exhibited by young people and will consider low level interventions which can be used to support young people who self-harm. The importance of risk assessment and reporting will also be understood.

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health (online)

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