Level 3 Understanding Mental Health Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time during the day over 24 weeks.
The course covers mental health legislation, how public attitudes have changed, and how to support wellbeing at different life stages. You'll also study mental ill health, treatment options, and the skills needed in mental health services. Units include understanding the context of mental health and the promotion of mental wellbeing.
You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Understanding Mental Health.
This blended learning programme will:• focus on the study of mental health and mental wellbeing to support different occupational areas• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge and understandingThe objectives of this qualification are to help learners to understand:• mental health legislation, services and public attitudes and how these have evolved• how to support mental wellbeing through various stages of life• mental ill health, treatment options available and the potential consequences of mental ill health• the skills required to work in a mental health service*You can be funded for this course if you are unemployed or earn less than £18,525. Otherwise it is subject to a learner loan or equivalent tuition fees.
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