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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

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The mental health crisis is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK, with 1 in 4 adults experiencing a mental health problem every year. This course is designed to provide a greater awareness of mental health issues and the importance of mental well-being.

Throughout the course you will build a knowledge base that can be used in a variety of occupational roles, gaining an understanding of the skills needed to work in mental health services, the importance of addressing mental health problems, and how legislation and publicity are changing attitudes towards those seeking treatment.

This qualification can assist with a career path towards clinical psychology, mental health nursing or psychological wellbeing practice.

More information

This course has flexible start dates throughout the year and can take up to 36 weeks to complete. However, the flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace.

The course will cover the following units:

  • Understanding the context of mental health and well-being
  • Promotion of mental health and well-being
  • Mental health problems, associated issues and consequences
  • Understanding mental ill health
  • Working in mental health

This is an online learning course which is assessed through a series of online assessments.

Full tutor support will be provided by the College throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email and Microsoft Teams.

There are no formal entry requirements. However, it would be an advantage if you have already achieved a level 2 qualification in mental health.

As this course is completed online, some basic computer skills are required.

The total cost of this course is £1,285.20.

If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility is not dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments do not start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information, please visit our dedicated Advanced Learner Loan page.

There are a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.

If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.

This course provides fantastic progression to further courses depending on your career aims. It can also help you to launch a new career in a healthcare setting or advance in your current healthcare profession.

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