QQI Mental Health Awareness

QQI Level 6 component certificate in Mental Health Awareness (6N2209)

Learners have 10 weeks to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year

Accredited
Qualification on the NFQ (Ireland).

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eLearning course with Tutor Support.

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QQI Mental Health Awareness

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Course Details

This distance learning, QQI Mental Health Awareness course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

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

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this QQI Mental Health Awareness course?
  • Healthcare Workers: Healthcare professionals such as nurses, psychologists, and social workers can benefit from this course to deepen their understanding of mental health, which is essential in providing holistic patient care.
  • Teachers and Educators: Educators in schools and colleges can find value in this course to recognize and support students who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
  • Human Resources Professionals: HR professionals can use this course to improve their ability to create supportive workplace environments and assist employees facing mental health issues.
  • Counsellors and Therapists: Individuals working in counselling or therapy fields can enhance their knowledge and skills related to mental health assessment and support.
  • Community Workers: Those involved in community-based organizations or non-profits can use this course to better serve individuals in their communities who may require mental health assistance.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate.
  • As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this QQI Mental Health Awareness course
Unit 1 What is mental health?
  • Introduction
  • Issues pertinent to each individual’s Mental Health
  • How the mind and body interact to promote positive Mental Health
  • Strategies to maintain positive mental health
  • Barriers to positive mental health
  • Positive support in the community
Unit 2 Realities of mental illness
  • The historical context and myths associated with mental health
  • The major classification of mental illnesses
  • The various models used in understanding mental illness
  • The impact of mental illness on the person and society
  • The symptoms and characteristics of mental illness
  • Issues associated with mental illness
Unit 3 Intervention and treatment approaches
  • Treatment approaches
  • Medications
  • Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Psychosurgery
  • Psychological therapies
  • Other Therapies
  • Assessment of each modality
  • The role of mental health professionals
  • Interventions available in the community
Unit 4 Recovery and advocacy
  • Introduction
  • The features of recovery
  • The recovery process
  • The recovery movement in Ireland
  • Key issues relating to current legislation
Assessment
  • This award is assessed by a project worth 50% and a learner record by 50%.
  • A learner record is a self-reflective record  where the learner reports on their learning experiences, activities and progress. A project is a structured task that requires planning, research, and problem-solving to produce a final product or solution.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression of Further Studies
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this level 6 component certificate as credit towards QQI Advanced Certificates including Social and Vocational Integration (6M2218) and Inclusive Education and Training (6M2263). For more details contact us.
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion, you will receive a QQI Level 6 component certificate in Mental Health Awareness (6N2209). This component is worth 15 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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September 22, 2025

I chose the CMIT course because it offered the perfect balance of flexibility, affordability, and support. The flexible structure allows me to study at my own pace, which fits well with my personal and professional commitments. It is also budget-friendly compared to many other options, making it an excellent choice without compromising on quality. Most importantly, the course is very helpful and practical, providing the guidance and resources I need to achieve my learning goals successfully.

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September 22, 2025

I chose the CMIT course because it offered the perfect balance of flexibility, affordability, and support. The flexible structure allows me to study at my own pace, which fits well with my personal and professional commitments. It is also budget-friendly compared to many other options, making it an excellent choice without compromising on quality. Most importantly, the course is very helpful and practical, providing the guidance and resources I need to achieve my learning goals successfully.

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May 27, 2025

I really enjoyed this course.

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December 17, 2024

I am very satisfied.

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November 21, 2024

Very interesting and educational.

Student November 2024

Very interesting.

October 29, 2024

Very interesting.

Student October 2024
Verified

I really enjoyed the course.

September 4, 2024

I really enjoyed the course.

Student September 2024
Verified

I found there was more work than I expected. I found the format of the assessments very useful, as it really made me read all the course material. The MCQ assessments were also a great help to really understand the handbook and where all the topics were covered. I enjoyed the course and definitely learned a lot more than I actually expected too. It is also a long time since I wrote an essay. That was another learning tool.

September 2, 2024

I found there was more work than I expected. I found the format of the assessments very useful, as it really made me read all the course material. The MCQ assessments were also a great help to really understand the handbook and where all the topics were covered. I enjoyed the course and definitely learned a lot more than I actually expected too. It is also a long time since I wrote an essay. That was another learning tool.

Student September 2024
Verified

Clearly laid out, simple to learn, and comprehend

August 28, 2024

Clearly laid out, simple to learn, and comprehend

Student August 2024
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I found the course very interesting with a good insight into mental illness

June 17, 2024

I found the course very interesting with a good insight into mental illness

Student June 2024
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Found it very interesting, gained more knowledge and understanding of mental health illnesses

June 13, 2024

Found it very interesting, gained more knowledge and understanding of mental health illnesses

Student June 2024
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I am grateful to be able do this course and find it extremely interesting.

April 29, 2024

I am grateful to be able do this course and find it extremely interesting.

Student April 2024
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Overall the course was very enjoyable to learn.

August 8, 2023

Overall the course was very enjoyable to learn.

Student August 2023
Verified

Really interesting course.

July 10, 2023

Really interesting course.

Student July 2023
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This course was by far the best of all courses I have completed with CMIT

July 4, 2023

This course was by far the best of all courses I have completed with CMIT

Student July 2023
Verified

Enjoyable, straight forward and in depth. Really enjoying it so far, knowledge from this course will be a welcomed addition to my every day.

June 13, 2023

Enjoyable, straight forward and in depth. Really enjoying it so far, knowledge from this course will be a welcomed addition to my every day.

Student June 2023
Verified

So far I have found it relatively simple to navigate my way around the course. I have only completed Assessment 1 and 2 quizzes so far which were straightforward enough.

April 13, 2023

So far I have found it relatively simple to navigate my way around the course. I have only completed Assessment 1 and 2 quizzes so far which were straightforward enough.

Student April 2023
Verified

I would recommend this course to anyone think of working a mental health facility.

April 3, 2023

I would recommend this course to anyone think of working a mental health facility.

Student April 2023
Verified

I found this course very interesting and very informative. I would highly recommend doing this course for anyone working in the mental health section.

March 24, 2023

I found this course very interesting and very informative. I would highly recommend doing this course for anyone working in the mental health section.

Student March 2023
Verified

Excellent course, my tutor was very approachable and understanding when I requested extra time due to working full time in a very busy and often stressful environment.

February 20, 2023

Excellent course, my tutor was very approachable and understanding when I requested extra time due to working full time in a very busy and often stressful environment.

Student February 2023
Verified

Very interesting. Wish I had more time. Content was excellent and not too technical.

November 23, 2022

Very interesting. Wish I had more time. Content was excellent and not too technical.

Student November 2022
Verified

Very well structured and easy to go through the site. Tutor was easily accessed and very approachable.

August 29, 2022

Very well structured and easy to go through the site. Tutor was easily accessed and very approachable.

Student August 2022
Verified

Great Course really enjoyed taking part in it.

June 20, 2022

Great Course really enjoyed taking part in it.

Student June 2022
Verified

Very good course.

June 16, 2022

Very good course.

Student June 2022
Verified

Very comprehensive course, information and resources with excellent tutor support.

June 1, 2022

Very comprehensive course, information and resources with excellent tutor support.

Student June 2022
Verified

It was very informative, truly enjoyed, and the tutor was wonderful she was beyond helpful.

May 30, 2022

It was very informative, truly enjoyed, and the tutor was wonderful she was beyond helpful.

Student May 2022
Verified

The tutor Imelda was very helpful!

May 23, 2022

The tutor Imelda was very helpful!

Student May 2022
Verified

I found the course very informative, CMIT staff and tutors were incredibly helpful and supportive.

May 23, 2022

I found the course very informative, CMIT staff and tutors were incredibly helpful and supportive.

Student May 2022
Verified

Very worthwhile.

May 19, 2022

Very worthwhile.

Student May 2022
Verified

Very informative and learnt a lot about mental health awareness which I hadn’t known prior to completing the course.

May 16, 2022

Very informative and learnt a lot about mental health awareness which I hadn’t known prior to completing the course.

Student May 2022
Verified

So far enjoying it, the staff are very helpful and the courses are very informative so I’m enjoying doing the learning.

April 22, 2022

So far enjoying it, the staff are very helpful and the courses are very informative so I’m enjoying doing the learning.

Student April 2022
Verified

I am really enjoying this course. It is very interesting.

April 6, 2022

I am really enjoying this course. It is very interesting.

Student April 2022
Verified

Overall, very satisfied with course material and information after completing unit 2 and one basic assignment. Looking forward to learning about mental health community interventions and the recovery process.

March 14, 2022

Overall, very satisfied with course material and information after completing unit 2 and one basic assignment. Looking forward to learning about mental health community interventions and the recovery process.

Student March 2022
Verified

I love how the course is all online and I can work on it at my pace, especially helpful as I would have more time available some weeks than others.

March 11, 2022

I love how the course is all online and I can work on it at my pace, especially helpful as I would have more time available some weeks than others.

Student March 2022
Verified

Course was very interesting and as online this meant course could be done in own time.

February 23, 2022

Course was very interesting and as online this meant course could be done in own time.

Student February 2022
Verified

I am really enjoying the course and finding it very interesting. My tutor Imelda is very helpful. She is very quick to correct my work and to give feedback. Thank you Imelda.

February 4, 2022

I am really enjoying the course and finding it very interesting. My tutor Imelda is very helpful. She is very quick to correct my work and to give feedback. Thank you Imelda.

Student February 2022
Verified

Really enjoyed the course and I'd highly recommend it.

December 22, 2021

Really enjoyed the course and I’d highly recommend it.

Student November 2021
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Very interesting course

December 21, 2021

Very interesting course

Student December 2021
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Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel it will definitely benefit my current role and hopefully future roles

June 17, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel it will definitely benefit my current role and hopefully future roles

Student June 2021
Verified

Very interesting and the course content layout is very easy to follow

June 17, 2021

Very interesting and the course content layout is very easy to follow

Student June 2021
Verified

I found the course extremely interesting and learnt a lot about mental health disorders, it was well structured and manageable.

June 17, 2021

I found the course extremely interesting and learnt a lot about mental health disorders, it was well structured and manageable.

Student June 2021
Verified

The course was extremely interesting and has given me the confidence to pursue the area of mental health awareness.

June 17, 2021

The course was extremely interesting and has given me the confidence to pursue the area of mental health awareness.

Student May 2021
Verified

I found this course to be very interesting, there was a lot of information to get through but it was well structured and user friendly. Tutor assistance was just brilliant, I really felt like I had support through the course.

May 14, 2021

I found this course to be very interesting, there was a lot of information to get through but it was well structured and user friendly. Tutor assistance was just brilliant, I really felt like I had support through the course.

Student May 2021
Verified

The mental health course is very rewarding and I am already feeling the benefits from participating in it.

April 19, 2021

The mental health course is very rewarding and I am already feeling the benefits from participating in it.

Student April 2021
Verified

I really learned a lot from this course, my tutor was very helpful .

March 16, 2021

I really learned a lot from this course, my tutor was very helpful .

Student March 2021
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Really interesting information provided and I am learning a lot so far.

March 4, 2021

Really interesting information provided and I am learning a lot so far.

Student March 2021
Verified

I am enjoying this course as it is something I find very interesting and the information laid out for this course is easy to understand. I am enjoying learning new skills from this course and the assessments are easy to understand.

February 11, 2021

I am enjoying this course as it is something I find very interesting and the information laid out for this course is easy to understand. I am enjoying learning new skills from this course and the assessments are easy to understand.

Student February 2021
Verified

Very interesting and has lots of information right at hand to help with study.

February 9, 2021

Very interesting and has lots of information right at hand to help with study.

Student February 2021
Verified

I am happy that I completed this course I feel that will be of benefit to me and I would strongly consider completing another course with CMIT.

December 7, 2020

I am happy that I completed this course I feel that will be of benefit to me and I would strongly consider completing another course with CMIT.

Student December 2020
Verified

Very interesting.

November 16, 2020

Very interesting.

Student November 2020
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