Mental Health Practice including Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Training PGCert

Programme at a Glance

This course includes 5 modules:

Critical Reflections on Mental Health Practice (SW4115)
September - October
Students will be able to critically reflect on their own practice in the context of the complex challenges within Mental Health Services. The module will help students to evaluate their skills in relation to assessment and working in multi-disciplinary environments.

Application of Models of Mental Health (SW4119)
November - December
The module provides an opportunity for students to develop their understanding of a range of models of mental distress and enables them to apply them in practice

Theory and Practice of Mental Health Law (Role of the AMHP) (SW4117)
January - March
The module will provide students with a critical understanding of the relevant legislation, related codes of practice and national and local policy and guidance as it informs AMHP practice. This module also provides students with an opportunity to experience direct work with service users, carers and professionals within a mental health practice setting.

Diversity and Mental Health (SW4118)
April - May
Students will be enabled to make decisions and plan interventions, within the framework of Mental Health and Mental Capacity legislation, which are sensitive to the needs of a diverse group of service users. Students will be expected to recognise, challenge and redress discrimination and inequality in AMHP practice.

Legal and Professional Roles (SW4116)
May - June
Students will explore the complex nature of working together in multi-professional and multi-agency settings and develop skills to enable them to work in partnership across professional boundaries.