This course will equip you with a detailed understanding of mental health and mental health issues, the principles of the mental health care worker, approaches to care and management and the duty of care in adult health and social care, and change and support in relation to mental health.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to understand approaches to care and management in mental health, the duty of care, and the principles a mental health care worker is required to have.

£275

Funding may be available for this course. Please contact our team to check your eligibility.

This course is suitable for those aged 14 and over.

This qualification is aimed at anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health care worker.

Students will learn about mental health and mental health issues, the principles of the mental health worker and approaches to care and management in mental health.

They will also understand the duty of care in adult health and social care and change in relation to support in mental health.

• The concept of mental health
• Types of mental health problems
• Legislation and guidance that applies to those with mental health problems
• Roles and responsibilities of a mental health worker
• The mental capacity act 2005
• Key features of the care planning process
• Aspects of good practice in the care planning process
• What is meant by duty of care
• Dilemmas and conflicts relating to duty
• Recognising and reporting unsafe practices
• The importance of consent in health and social care
• How mental health change occurs
• The role of others in individual mental health change
• How to access information to support understanding mental health issues

This course can be delivered remotely or in a classroom environment, to suit your requirements.

To attend remotely, students must have access to equipment to learn online, such as a laptop or tablet.