QQI Level 6 Mental Health Awareness

Course details

This module at QQI Level 6 has been developed to enhance the understanding of Mental Health by personnel currently working in the Mental Health field or for those people who wish to develop a career in nursing, mental health or other sectors of the caring professions. The purpose of this programme is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an organisation which provides services to individuals with mental health difficulties.

PROGRAMME CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this module participants will receive a QQI Level 6 Mental Health Awareness Component Certificate. It is also known as a "Minor Award" at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

This module is also one of the components of a variety of QQI Level 6 Major Awards including the Level 6 Major Award in Social and Vocational Integration. Through the new QQI Common Awards System this component certificate can be combined with other QQI Level 6 Component Certificates or Minor Awards to achieve a Level 6 Major Award. These other modules can be completed with other providers and at a time that is convenient to you.

PROGRAMME AIMS

The aim of this Level 6 QQI Minor Award in Mental Health Awareness is to give attendees an in-depth understanding of mental health difficulties and to help them to apply this knowledge to support people who have mental health difficulties in a positive way. Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• acquire an understanding of the theoretical background associated with mental health issues
• be aware of the moral, ethical and legal considerations associated with mental health
• be familiar with theories and types of mental illness
• understand the positive and negative factors which may affect your mental health
• apply this knowledge in the workplace and in everyday life
• appreciate various treatment approaches

PROGRAMME CONTENT

As per the QQI guidelines for The Level 6 Minor Award in Mental Health Awareness, this course includes four key learning units:

• What is Mental Health?
• The realities of Mental Illness
• Intervention and Treatment Approaches
• Recovery and Advocacy Options

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• To build on and expand existing knowledge in relation to Mental Health within the group.
• To enhance confidence in participants in relation to their understanding of Mental Health Awareness and the different areas of Mental Illness.
• To allow space and time for participants to look at intervention and treatment approaches for dealing with Mental health issues.
• To equip participants with knowledge about recovery and advocacy options that are available.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

While there are no specific entry requirements, QQI and The Learning Curve Institute have the following preferred entry requirements for this course:

Level 5 Certificate in an associated or relevant subject area, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.