Introduction to Mental Health Care (Level 2) Course
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Distance
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
12 Months
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Mental Health Care.
Objectives of the Course
The objectives of the course are to:
Develop an awareness of behaviour patterns associated with mental health illnesses
Identify the symptoms and behaviours associated with a range of mental health problems
Create an awareness of methods of managing mental health symptoms
Develop a range of skills with which to care for mental health sufferers
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Price for Emagister users: We are offering a 20% discount this month for all enrolments that are paid in full and made online.
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About this course
Key Topics
The Level 2 Award in Introduction to Mental Health Care course is divided into six comprehensive modules:
1. Normal/Abnormal Behaviour
2. Burnout, Depression and Suicide
3. Hostility and Violent Behaviour
4. Substance Abuse
5. Death and Dying
6. Sexual Assault
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 Mental Health Care 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.
Level 2 Award in Introduction to Mental Health Care
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Subjects
- IT
- Mental Health
- Mental Health Nurse
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Course programme
Introduction to Mental Health Care
How is the course structured?The Level 2 Award in Introduction to Mental Health Care course is divided into six comprehensive modules:
Unit 1: Normal/Abnormal Behaviour
- Define normal behaviour
- Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour
- Identify normal defence mechanisms
- Define abnormal behaviour
- Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour
- Identify therapeutic interventions to treat abnormal behaviour
Unit 2: Burnout, Depression and Suicide
- Define and identify the causes of burnout
- Identify the symptoms, and preventive techniques for burnout
- Identify two major types of depression
- Identify the signs/symptoms of severe depression
- Identify the techniques and drugs used for the management of depression
- Identify circumstances which aid in the identification of potential suicide victims
- Identify the factors which differentiate a suicide gesture from a suicide attempt
- Identify the methods of managing a potential suicide victim.
Unit 3: Hostility and Violent Behaviour
- Identify the most common precipitating factors in violent behaviour
- Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is unarmed
- Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is armed.
- Identify the uses of restraints for violent patients.
Unit 4: Substance Abuse
- Identify the signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of opiates
- Give examples, identify signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of central nervous system depressants
- Identify examples, signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of central nervous system stimulants
- Identify signs/symptoms and treatment of cannabinoids
- Identify examples, signs/symptoms, and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of psychedelics
- Identify signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose of phencyclidine
Unit 5: Death and Dying
- Identify the typical reactions of health care personnel towards the terminally ill or injured patient.
- Identify the stages of adjustment experienced by the terminally ill or injured patient and his significant others.
- Identify the characteristics of each stage of adjustment experienced by the terminally ill patient and his significant others.
- Identify the management techniques used to help the terminally ill and their significant others cope with death and dying.
- Identify the methods used by the medical staff to help patients cope with death and dying.
Unit 6: Sexual Assault
- Identify the responsibilities and actions necessary by carers when dealing with alleged sexual assault.
- Identify evidence control procedures.
- Identify recording principles.
Introduction to Mental Health Care (Level 2) Course