Mental Health Awareness Diploma

Course details

More than 20% of adults suffer from mental illness alone in the UK but very few are aware of it. If you're looking to start a career in the mental health care sector, or currently work in this sector and want to learn more about mental health awareness, then this course is for you. Learn different aspects of mental illness from this Mental Health Awareness Diploma course and enhance your skill.

This Mental Health Awareness course will explore Mental Health Awareness in detail, covering key principles and legal responsibilities of mental health. You'll learn how to assess mental capacity in individuals and broaden your understanding of the role of the court of protection in regards to Mental Health Awareness.

Furthermore, you'll familiarise with the process of decision making for the benefit of service users, and the implications involved for both service user and provider. This course can be studied on a part-time or full-time basis, and there are no specific learning requirements to enrol.
 
Please Note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Mental Health Awareness Diploma doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.


LEARNING OUTCOMES OF MENTAL HEALTH COURSE

• Understand the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act
• Learn the proper definition of the deprivation of liberty safeguards (DOLS)
• Learn how to support someone lacking capacity and protect their best interests
• Broaden your knowledge of the role of the Court of Protection and court-appointed deputies
• Gain an excellent understanding of the application and authorisation of DOLS
• Understand the implications of DOLS for both the service user and service provider
• Deepen your understanding of the supporting framework for mental health care provision

This Mental Health Awareness course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You will learn through a combination of

• Video lessons
• Online study materials

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme

After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £109. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
IAO Accredited Certification from One Education

After successfully completing the MCQ assessment of this course, you will qualify for the IAO Accredited Certificate from One Education, as proof of your continued development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.


ENDORSEMENT
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.


ASSESSMENT
To simplify the procedure of evaluation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.


WHY STUDY THIS MENTAL HEALTH COURSE
This Mental Health Awareness Diploma course applies to the following:
Anyone who works in the mental health care sector
Personal careers and those who work in care homes or hospitals


MENTAL HEALTH CAREER PATH
This Mental Health Awareness Diploma will help you gain all the necessary theoretical knowledge to excel in the relevant field. Enrol on our course now and get started on the journey of taking your career to the next level.


MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS COURSE CURRICULUM
✔️ Mental Health Awareness Diploma

• Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health
• Assessment Module 01
• Module 2: Childhood And Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders
• Assessment Module 02
• Module 3: Stress and Anxiety Disorders
• Assessment Module 03
• Module 4: Schizophrenia
• Assessment Module 04
• Module 5: Personality Disorders
• Assessment Module 05
• Module 6: Mood Disorders
• Assessment Module 06
• Module 7: Eating and Sleeping Disorders
• Assessment Module 07
• Module 8: Self-Harm and Suicide
• Assessment Module 08
• Module 9: Medication and Therapy in the Treatment of Mental Illness
• Assessment Module 09
• Module 10: Social Attitudes To Mental Illness
• Assessment Module 10
• Module 11: Mental Health Legislation and Services
• Assessment Module 11
• Module 12: Mental Health In The Workplace
• Assessment Module 12
• Recommended Readings
• Optional Assignment

So let's do this! Enroll today and start learning Mental Health! Updated on 05 April, 2022