Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Certificate
Distance learning courses enable you to boost your career with a nationally recognised qualification even if you don’t have the time to attend training sessions. You will work your way through the qualification submitting work every 2 weeks, achieving within approximately six months.
This mental health training course aims to provide the knowledge about a range of different mental health issues and covers causes of these issues as well as how mental health problems can be managed and treated.
This course is split into thirteen manageable units:
Unit 1: Understanding mental health
You will be introduced to a range of prevalent mental health problems and their effects, and will learn about the importance of caring for people with these conditions as individuals.
Unit 2: Understanding stress
You will gain an understanding of the many causes and effects of stress and how it can affect individuals in their day-to-day lives.
Unit 3: Understanding anxiety
You will discover how anxiety can affect individuals and those around them, as well as how it can be managed.
Unit 4: Understanding phobias
This unit will introduce you to the ways in which phobias can affect individuals, as well as methods for managing the condition.
Unit 5: Understanding depression
Your learners will look at the causes and effects of depression on individuals and those around them. Learners will also gain an in-depth insight into the methods that can be used to manage depression.
Unit 6: Understanding post-natal depression
This unit uncovers the meaning of ‘post-natal depression’ and explores its effects on both women and others around them.
Unit 7: Understanding bipolar disorder
You will gain an understanding of what bipolar disorder is and how it can affect individuals, as well as explore a number of management techniques.
Unit 8: Understanding schizophrenia
You will discover what schizophrenia is and how it can affect individuals in their day-to-day lives, as well as explore people’s perceptions of this condition due to its representation in the media.
Unit 9: Understanding dementia
This increasingly prevalent condition is explored in this unit by looking at how different types affect individuals in different ways. You will also gain an understanding of the ways in which this condition can affect others around the individual.
Unit 10: Understanding eating disorders
This unit will give you a comprehensive insight into the different types of eating disorders and their effects on individuals and others around them.
Unit 11: Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
You will gain an understanding of the effects of ADHD, as well as ways in which it can be managed.
Unit 12: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
You will discover the potential causes of OCD and the effects it can have on individuals and those around them. You will also explore some of the ways in which OCD can be managed.
Unit 13: Understanding Post
Entry requirements
The course is fully funded by the Government and to qualify, you must be aged 19 at the start of the academic year, have been resident in England for the last three years and be a UK citizen.
Learners must have a Level 2 English qualification.
Learners who are aged 19-23 must already have a full Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs 4 and above OR A*-C, 2 AS Levels, 1 A-Level, Diploma Level 2, NVQ Level 2).
Distance Learning isn’t for everyone. If at your enrolment we feel that this mode of study may not be quite right for you, we will help you to find the one that is.
Additional resources/costs
No additional resources needed.
Future career and study opportunities
You could complete one of our other Health and Social Care courses (e.g. Mental Health Problems, End of Life Care, Common Health Conditions etc.)
Autism Level 3
If you are local to Swindon and working in Health and Social Care setting for a minimum of 15 hours a week, you could progress to a Level 2 or 3 NVQ depending on your job role.
Fees Information
Free, however, if you do not complete your course, you will be charged £125 to cover administration and learning material costs.
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