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Course Overview
This short course aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of mental health issues including the components of mental well-being, risk factors associated with developing mental health problems and examples of specific mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and eating disorders.
The course also covers the historical approach to mental health care and how it has evolved to the current community-based care model.
Additionally, the course delves into topics like stress management, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, dementia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will also provide you with the knowledge about the causes, signs, symptoms and management strategies for these conditions.
Course Features
- Flexible Online Learning:
The course is delivered online, enabling learners to study from anywhere and at any time that suits them. - Nationally Recognised Qualification
Upon successful completion, learners receive a TQUK Level 2 Certificate, recognised by employers across the UK. - Expert Tutor Support
Learners have access to qualified tutors for guidance and support throughout their learning journey. - Interactive Learning Materials
The course utilises engaging and interactive online materials to enhance the learning experience.
Additional Information
Typical course length: 8-10 weeks
Course level: Level 2 Certificate
Awarding body: TQUK
Minimum age: 19 years old
Course price: FREE* (valued at £800)
*Eligibility criteria apply for funded courses
Course Benefits
By completing this course, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification, which can significantly enhance your employment prospects in caring and supporting roles across the health and social care sector.
The demand for mental health skills and resources has been growing in recent years and this course provides you with a solid foundation in mental health, preparing you for further study or progression into relevant job roles.
It also offers the flexibility to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle and commitments, supported by expert tutors.
Additionally, the course covers the different mental health problems, including, depression, eating disorders, dementia, ADHD, post-natal depression and how to effectively support individuals with these.
Course Units
What will I learn?
The course is divided into the following units:
Unit 1
Understanding mental health
Unit 2
Understanding stress
Unit 3
Understanding anxiety
Unit 4
Understanding phobias
Unit 5
Understanding depression
Unit 6
Understanding post-natal depression
Unit 7
Understanding bipolar disorder
Unit 8
Understanding schizophrenia
Unit 9
Understanding dementia
Unit 10
Understanding eating disorders
Unit 11
Understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Unit 12
Understand obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Unit 13
Understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
On Completion
Upon completion, you will have developed a comprehensive understanding of mental health.
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to support individuals who have mental health concerns and to manage a wide range of mental health conditions & their signs and symptoms.
This qualification opens the door to numerous career opportunities in the care sector and provides a pathway for further education and professional development in the field.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must currently live in a Non-Devolved Area of England or the Great London Area (GLA). If you live in GLA you must evidence you have permission to remain here for the next 365 days. For the rest of the country, you must have been resident in the UK/EEA for 3+ years, for purposes other than study.
- You must be over the age of 19 or older (on 31 August 2024) and be able to fully commit to this course.
- You must have the relevant ID to register for this course. (passport, visa/permit, birth certificate or driving licence and proof of address within the last 3 months)
- You must not have done this qualification at the same or higher level previously.
The course is delivered remotely and you will need a laptop or computer to be able to access and study on this course.
For individuals
For employers
bulk discounts are available
£299.00
excl VAT
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This course helped me as I was working face-to-face with very vulnerable people from a variety of backgrounds. I found the skills learned were extremely useful to me and helped me support my clients and were also easily transferable to other aspects of my life.
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