This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 or over who want to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health.
DurationCourse Details
This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 or over who want to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health.
This qualification aims to:
Focus on the study of mental health and mental wellbeing
Offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
The objectives of this qualification are to:
Raise awareness of mental health and a range of mental health conditions
Increase the learners understanding of mental health and the causes of mental ill-health
Modules
To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness, learners are required to successfully complete 10 mandatory units.
T/504/0482 Understanding mental health
M/504/0481 Understanding stress
Y/504/0488 Understanding anxiety
H/504/0493 Understanding phobias
M/504/0495 Understanding depression
T/504/0496 Understanding postnatal depression
L/504/0553 Understanding bipolar disorder
M/504/0562 Understanding schizophrenia
A/504/0564 Understanding dementia
R/504/0571 Understanding eating disorders
Qualifications Gained
Duration
Progression
Learners who successfully achieve this qualification** would be in a position to progress to a Foundation Entry Degree course in Health and Social Care or a Foundation Entry Degree course in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
They may also be in a position to study:
L3 Access to Higher Education (Health and Social Care or Nursing and Midwifery) at the Hugh Baird University Centre***
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Functional Skills (English and / or Maths may be required and would be discussed at interview)
Functional Skills or GCSE (English and / or Maths will be required and would be discussed at interview)
Career Path
Learners who successfully achieve this qualification would be in a position to progress to a Foundation Entry Degree course in Health and Social Care or a Foundation Entry Degree course in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
They may also be in a position to study:
L3 Access to Higher Education (Health and Social Care or Nursing and Midwifery) at the Hugh Baird University Centre***
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Functional Skills (English and / or Maths may be required and would be discussed at interview)
Functional Skills or GCSE (English and / or Maths will be required and would be discussed at interview)
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