Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Course Overview
Throughout this course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of
• 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.
What You Will Study
This course is made up of 5 units
• Understanding the context of mental health and wellbeing
• Promotion of mental health and wellbeing
• Mental health problems: associated issues and consequences
• Understanding mental ill health
• Working in mental health
There are no lessons to attend, though we would expect you to undertake 5-10 hours of learning a week.
You will be assessed through a range of assessment methods, including short answer questions and longer essay style questions.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Funding for this course depend on your age, previous qualifications and income.
Upon completion of this course you could progress to other courses in mental health