Expand+Preferred entry level:

•Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

• As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studyi...

Hide-Preferred entry level:

•Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

• As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

Programme Entry Requirements:

•If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

• If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Expand+This QQI Mental Health Awareness qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and ...

Hide-This QQI Mental Health Awareness qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and schizophrenia among others – all conditions under the topic mental health.

Learners will:

•acquire an understanding of the theoretical background associated with mental health issues
•be made aware of the moral, ethical and legal considerations associated with mental health
•be familiar with the theories and types of mental illness
•understand the positive and negative factors which may affect your mental health and to gain insight into the strategies for the promotion of positive mental health
•understand and appreciate the various treatment approaches from a biopsychosocial perspective
•be able to apply this knowledge in the workplace and in everyday life.

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.

Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

Expand+Assessment:

Learner Record 50%
Project 50%

Learner Record:

A personal journal will be compiled by candidates. It will include a record of how the candidate integrates the knowledge and understanding of mental health issues into their daily ...

Hide-Assessment:

Learner Record 50%
Project 50%

Learner Record:

A personal journal will be compiled by candidates. It will include a record of how the candidate integrates the knowledge and understanding of mental health issues into their daily work. The journal should show a record of how the candidate recognises the symptoms and characteristics of mental illness, the impact of mental illness on the individual and how they integrated strategies to improve mental health and aid recovery.

Project:

The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the key learning outcomes. Candidates will be required to research a range of documents which will be supplied and integrate this knowledge and understanding into a comprehensive project.