Understanding Mental Health – Level 3
Course introduction
You can develop your core understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to equip you in your job role by selecting this programme. You will gain new knowledge about mental health legislation, mental health services and public attitudes. You will also work to gain a wider appreciation mental ill health, the potential consequences and possible treatment options.
Additional information
Unit 1: Understand the role of the mental health care worker
Unit 2: Understand mental health conditions in context
Unit 3: Living with a mental health condition.
Unit 4: Mental health conditions and destructive behaviour
Unit 5: Understanding treatment of mental health conditions
Course information
You will need access to a computer to complete this course.
Course assessment
You will be assessed continuously through a series of assessment questions, which are built into the course. Your answers will be saved automatically, but they will remain available for you to revise and edit at any point before submission. You will submit your assessment answers to your Tutor for marking, who will give you feedback on each question.
Cost
There is a course fee of £450.00 Your course could be fully funded if you are unemployed and in receipt of benefits, or earning less than £25,750.00 annual gross salary.
Minimum entry requirements
You should have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a similar subject area. You will be assessed to ensure your level of English meets the requirements of the course. You will need a basic level of IT skills in order to navigate the e-portfolio platform.
What can I do with this qualification?
This qualification will enable you to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing. It will equip you with the skills needed to work in mental health services, making it ideal for you if you who want to progress in the health and social care sector.