The aim of the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care is to meet the needs of individuals who support people with mental health problems but who may not be mental health professionals. This course is also great for employers or employees who feel that they would like to broaden their knowledge in mental health so as to support people who they employ or work with. The qualification develops learners knowledge of the legal, policy and service framework in mental health; the principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people's settings; mental well-being and health promotion, problems and interventions; care and support planning and risk management in mental health. This is an Ofqual regulated qualification and so sits on the regulated qualifications framework.
We will look into the key components of mental well-being and delve into the issues that surround mental health. The course will help you to become aware of the attitudes that are prevalent when mental health is discussed and what impacts these can have on an individual and on those around them. We will look into the risk factors associated with mental health and also legislation that we need to be aware of. The course will give you a good, all round understanding of mental health and mental health care, enabling you to recognise concerns and also identify where we can make changes to support our own mental health and that of others.
According to the definition outlined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2016,
‘Health’ is referred to as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease of infirmary.”
The WHO also explains that:
‘Mental health’ is the “state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
It can be more complicated to define poor mental health, as there are various explanations of the meaning of mental ill health, each of which can be influenced by personal opinion, making it very difficult to give a clear explanation.
Poor mental health can be described as:
“When a person’s thoughts, emotions or behaviour are so abnormal as to cause suffering to himself, herself, or other people”
This course will enable you to recognise that mental health is vital for overall health and well-being and why it must be recognised as so.
This Understanding Mental Health Care course will also provide you with some tools you can use to develop and practise the concepts of mindfulness, which can be a powerful support when working on strengthening and supporting mental health.
The units that are covered are:
Unit 1 – Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit 2 – Understand care and support planning and risk management in mental health
Unit 3 – Understand Mental Health Interventions
Unit 4 – Understand Mental Health Problems
Unit 5 – Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Unit 6 – Understand the legal, policy and service framework in mental health
Unit 7 - Mindfulness (this is a bonus unit and does not form part of the assessments for the course)
By the end of this Mental Health Awareness Training course, students will:
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Be able to explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role and how this relates to safeguarding
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Be able to describe and manage potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an individual’s rights
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Be able to describe how to respond to complaints
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Understand the key principles and values which should underpin effective care and support planning
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Know how to enable carers and family members to take an effective and appropriate part in the care planning process
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Know why and how agencies and workers should work together within the care planning process
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Be able to explain how to keep effective, accurate and concise records of the care planning process
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Know the key principles and values that should underpin effective risk management and how these contribute to the protection of individuals:
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Understand the role of suicide reduction strategies and explain how they can inform actions within a risk management process
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Understand the key principles for working with an individual to identify their needs
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Understand the strengths and limitations of other interventions that may be available to people with mental health problems
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Understand the barriers that an individual may face in accessing a range of intervention options in their local area
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Be able to describe the main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system: mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance related disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders
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Know how mental ill health may be indicated through an individual’s emotions, thinking and behaviour
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Know how mental ill health may have an impact on the individual and their familial, social or work network
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Understand the benefits of early intervention in promoting an individual’s mental health and wellbeing
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Know the steps that an individual may take to promote their mental wellbeing and mental health
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Understand key aspects of a local, national or international strategy to promote mental wellbeing and mental health within a group or community
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Be able to explain the key points of mental health legislation in the UK
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Understand the role and responsibilities of the main professionals and workers within mental health care in their own country
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Be able to describe the contribution of carers and those who give informal support to people with mental health problems
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Be able to explain and understand the role of independent advocacy in promoting the rights of people with mental health problems and carers or those giving informal support
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Know what Mindfulness is
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Recognise the benefits of mindfulness on mental health
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Be given some Mindfulness exercises that can be used to strengthen and support mental health
Throughout the course you will be encouraged to explore your own values, beliefs, strengths, thought processes and patterns. You will be challenged to look at how you can strengthen your own mental health when you understand where your thoughts and emotions have come from. You will understand how important it is for carers to also receive support and how vital their role is in an individual’s support network.
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
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Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care
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Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
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Level 3 Diploma in Management
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Level 4 Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
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Level 4 Certificate/Diploma in Management and Leadership
Upon completion of the course, you will receive an Ofqual approved certificate.
Course Price £340.00
This includes full tutor support, all course materials, as well as some Mindfulness exercises and tools and Ofqual approved certification on completion.
Course Times:
You choose when to start so this will not apply! You have the flexibility to fit this in around your busy life and learn at your own pace with helpful guidance from your tutor as and when needed. You have a year to complete the course but it can be done in much less time if you wish.
Sometimes distance learning courses can seem a bit daunting and students can feel isolated. I want you to know that is not how we work here at Gateway. Our students are part of our family and we love working with them and supporting them throughout their course.
Venues and Tutor Info:
You have chosen a distant learning online training course, this means you can work from home at your own pace and you do not need to attend one of our venues.
Taking a distance learning course with Gateway, you have peace of mind that you will be training with a long-established company, whose training courses are recognised and passed by the top professional bodies ensuring quality training and courses written by experienced tutors.
Our tutors have a wealth of knowledge and are passionate and caring with great after-care and help where needed. All tutors are experienced in dealing with all different levels of skills and are happy to help with any questions you may have by phone or email as you go along.
All Gateway tutors hold a professional teacher training qualification (often the PTLLS level 3 or 4 or equivalent) and have also been a therapist for many years as well as a trainer so you know you are in good hands if you require any help from them with regard to the distance learning course you have chosen.
Prices and Dates:
Course Price: £340.00
You can book safely on our web site 24 hours a day with our safe and secure on-line payment system. You can use a debit or a credit card.
You will only have to pay a small deposit to secure your place, the first instalment of the balance is required to be paid before you can gain access to this distance learning course, for the more expensive online courses you can pay the balance in one go or in two instalments.
All our training course prices are inclusive of VAT so no hidden charges!
Dates:
Distance learning online courses are available to book whenever you are ready - you do not need to start straightaway if you do not want to and you can learn at your own pace with the tutor available by email if you need to ask any questions. You have a year to complete the course but it can be done in much less time if you wish.
Accreditation and Entry Requirements:
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. You can check with the tutor if you are unsure, they will be more than happy to help.
Anyone over the age of 18 may sign up to this course.
Course Accreditation:
This course is approved and regulated by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK). TQUK are an Ofqual recognised Awarding organisation, providing a wide range of vocational qualifications to FE Colleges and private training providers.
As an Ofqual recognised Awarding organisation, all of TQUK's qualifications are guaranteed to conform to a high standard.
This qualification has been mapped to the relevant Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), National Occupational Standards (NOS), and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
On successful completion of this course, you will achieve the Ofqual recognised, Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care
(There is no mention of the mode of study on your certificate – a classroom-based course and the distance learning course are exactly the same in terms of qualification)
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