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Updated 27 May, 2010
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Course Details

This fully recognised qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health Awareness issues. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, post-natal depression and schizophrenia among others - all conditions labeled under the topic mental health.

Whether you are an experienced mental health care worker or new to the industry caring for clients or patients in a work environment, we believe that this learning programme will assist you with your personal development

Your Tutor will support you throughout the duration of the course. You complete the course by undertaking activities and assignments. You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support. Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.



Topics Covered in this Course


Principal Units covered
  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Legislation
  • Understanding Stress
  • Understanding Anxiety
  • Understanding Phobias
  • Understanding Depression
  • Understanding Post-Natal Depression
  • Understanding Bipolar Disorder
  • Understanding Schizophrenia
  • Understanding Dementia
  • Understanding Eating Disorders

Who should complete this course?

  • Care Workers, Teachers, Counsellors, Mediators, Youth Counsellors.
  • People who wish to gain skills in understanding Mental Health or commence a career in Mental Health.
  • People who wish to gain a professional qualification in the subject matter by home study distance learning.


Prerequisites

  • None.


Assessment

  • This award is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments, which are submitted by the student. There are no exams.


Accreditation

  • This course is awarded by Ascentis, and on successful completion, students will be awarded a Level 2 "Certificate in Mental Health". Ascentis is approved by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, whose awards are fully recognised in Ireland. A UK Award at level 2 is recognised as roughly equivalent to a FETAC Level 4 Award in Ireland.
  • Click here for Accreditation Details
  • The course price includes certification fees.



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