Certificate in Working with People with Mental Health Needs
Course Overview
Do you want to understand working with people with mental health needs and support available to clients, learners or colleagues? This course is suitable to all staff at all levels and will enhance your knowledge in working with mental health needs. The course looks at the skills and knowledge that you will need to understand this role.
Key Information
Course Length
Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment
For Individuals
Cost and Funding Information
Funded Course
Yes
Study this course
In this unit you will be introduced to different types of mental health and key factors that may contribute to mental ill health illness.
Unit 2: Understand the role of the mental health workerIn this unit we will look at ways to work with- in mental health while protecting your own mental wellness. We also look at Legislation and guidance that help to protect those with a mental ill health.
Unit 3: Understand the duty of care in health and safetyIn this unit we will look at your duty of care, understanding conflicts and the rights of individuals. We will also provide understanding of the term consent.
Unit 4: Approaches to care and management in mental healthIn this unit we look at risk assessments and why they are important. We will also provide knowledge on the care planning approach to mental health care, looking at all methods of treatment to help manage mental health illness and recovery.