Understanding Mental Health - Level 3

Start Date: Various

Length 10 hours per week for 15 weeks
Study Short Course
Location Rye Hill Campus
Price Cat A: Free, Cat C: £811, Adult Learner Loan: £811 Course Cost Categories

Qualification Gained

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

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More about the course

Do you have a genuine interest in mental healthcare? Are you looking for a career in a fast-growing area of the health industry, focusing on the practical elements of recognising and treating individuals suffering from mental ill health? Then this course could be perfect for you!

This short course will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to enter the healthcare sector in a mental health support role. You will learn about mental health legislation, services and public attitudes towards sufferers of mental ill health, as well as how developments in this area have shaped current practice.

You will benefit from our industry-experienced team of teaching staff, coming from a diverse range of professional backgrounds from within the healthcare sector. Gain the knowledge, skills and experience that employers are looking for and prepare yourself for an exciting career in the mental health sector.

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Laura Proudlock

Curriculum Leader - Health

"The best thing about my role is seeing the changes in students. From when they start to the end of each academic year. Their academic progress and development as well as their personal growth. I like that I can inspire confidence and support students becoming the person they want to be."

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