PG Cert Interprofessional Practice (Approved Mental Health Professional)

An Introduction to Your Modules

Master's Level

• Approved Mental Health Professional Practice Placement (Core)
• Critical and Reflective Application of Knowledge (Core)
• Mental Health: Law and Policy (Core)
• Theories and Perspectives on Mental Disorder (Core)

How You Study

This programme commences with a seven-week 'Academic Block' followed by a ten-week 'Practice Placement Block', which includes a 40-day supervised, statutory mental health placement. The academic block is full-time, however the mental health practice placement can be taken on a longer term part-time basis if required.

All students are provided with comprehensive documentation and relevant textbooks and are enrolled as students of the University of Lincoln, allowing access to university resources including the library and electronic Blackboard system.

The academic programme block covers three core modules over a five-week period with attendance from Monday to Thursday each week. This is a sustained five-week commitment.

The supervised mental health practice placement is taken over 40 days. This is flexible, and can be achieved through a placement duration of two to five days per week (the option of completing this through a two-day per week placement may be attractive to part-time applicants). Staff are available to help support the arrangement of these placements if necessary.

Teaching and learning on this programme uses blended-learning methods. The core content delivery includes a combination of presentations, workshops, directed learning and practice based learning. During the five-week study block students will be in University or engaging with online learning for four full days per week. During the placement period, one day a week in University is typical. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in presentations and workshops.
All placements are provided by partner organisations and students are supported while on placement by work-based mentors and practice educators, as well as university tutors.

Contact Hours and Independent Study

Due to the nature of this programme weekly contact hours may vary. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study. For more detailed information specific to this course please contact the Programme Leader.