Adult
Understanding Mental Health - Level 3
Understanding and improving mental health and well-being has become one of the most important challenges of the 21st Century. This qualification is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of mental health, and the ways that individuals with mental health issues can be supported in a positive and enabling way.
The course is suitable for anyone with a personal interest in mental health, those who lead or manage others in a work environment, and for those who want to pursue a career in the health and social care sector.
This qualification will:
focus on the study of mental health and mental well-being to support different occupational areas
offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understanding
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand:
mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved
how to support mental well-being through various stages of life
mental ill health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill health
the skills required to work in a mental health service
About the course
Unit 1: Understanding the context of mental health and well-being
Unit 2: Promotion of mental health and well-being
Unit 3: Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
Unit 4: Understanding mental ill health Unit 5: Working in mental health
Learners must be aged 19+ years old.
There are no specific prior learning requirements for this qualification, however learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a Level 2 mental health qualification, or qualifications in healthcare or social care contexts.
Learners will complete an online booklet.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 3 Award in Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
This qualification is delivered online.
These Level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you!
For a Level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify.
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Key Information
Course Code
P00442
Subject Area
Health and Social Care
Campus
Distance Learning