INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH COURSE
Category:
Health Care Courses
Course Format
Paper Based Course Materials
Approximate Study Time
90 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £75.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £40.00 |
Price:
£195.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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The Introduction to Mental Health Care - Level 2 Course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practice of Mental Health Care. No prior knowledge is required.
Objectives:
The objectives of the course are to:
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Develop an awareness of behaviour patterns associated with mental health illnesses.
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Identify the symptoms and behaviours associated with a range of mental health problems.
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Create an awareness of methods of managing mental health symptoms.
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Develop a range of skills with which to care for mental health sufferers.
On successful completion of the course students will receive a level 2 NCFE Award certificate of achievement which has been independently accredited at a level equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
The course is split into the following 6 Units:
- Unit One – Normal/Abnormal Behaviour
The following topics are covered: Define normal behaviour; Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour; Identify normal defence mechanisms; Define abnormal behaviour; Identify the characteristics of normal behaviour; and Identify therapeutic interventions to treat abnormal behaviour.
- Unit Two – Burnout, Burnout & Suicide
The following topics are covered: Define and identify the causes of burnout; Identify the symptoms, and preventive techniques for burnout; Identify two major types of depression; Identify the signs/symptoms of severe depression; Identify the techniques and drugs used for the management of depression; Identify circumstances which aid in the identification of potential suicide victims; Identify the factors which differentiate a suicide gesture from a suicide attempt; and Identify the methods of managing a potential suicide victim.
- Unit Three – Hostility & Violent Behaviour
The following topics are covered: Identify the most common precipitating factors in violent behaviour; Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is unarmed; Identify the methods used to manage the violent patient who is armed; and Identify the uses of restraints for violent patients.
- Unit Four – Substance Abuse
The following topics are covered: Identify the signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of opiates; Give examples, identify signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of central nervous system depressants; Identify examples, signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of central nervous system stimulants; Identify signs/symptoms and treatment of cannabinoids; Identify examples, signs/symptoms, and treatment for overdose and withdrawal of psychedelics; and Identify signs/symptoms and treatment for overdose of phencyclidine.
- Unit Five – Death & Dying
The following topics are covered: Identify the typical reactions of health care personnel towards the terminally ill or injured patient; Identify the stages of adjustment experienced by the terminally ill or injured patient and his significant others; Identify the characteristics of each stage of adjustment experienced by the terminally ill patient and his significant others; Identify the management techniques used to help the terminally ill and their significant others cope with death and dying; and Identify the methods used by the medical staff to help patients cope with death and dying.
- Unit Six – Sexual Assault
The following topics are covered: Identify the responsibilities and actions necessary by carers when dealing with alleged sexual assault; Identify evidence control procedures; and Identify recording principles.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Coursework consists of a series of word processed or written assignments, which are submitted to and then marked by your course tutor.
Qualification:
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The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 2 Introduction to Mental Health Award.
This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
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