Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Worker Level 2 (SKI24S009)
Employability
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Mode of attendance: Flexible
Number of weeks: 11
Venue: Online Delivery
Free Course
About the course:
Unit 1 summary:
In this unit, learners will learn about an outline of mental health, including the concept as a whole, including physical and mental well-being, the common types of mental health problems and illnesses, including anxiety and depression, and the legislation and guidance that applies to those with mental health problems, including the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act.
Unit 2 summary:
In this unit, learners will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the care worker, including those in relation to standards and practices, records and legislation and duty of care. They will also learn more about the importance of personal development plans and SWOT analysis in continuous professional development, using feedback, and reducing stress, as well as using the Mental Capacity Act and codes of practice when working in care.
Unit 3 summary:
In this unit, learners will learn about features of the care planning process, including local standards of care, the stepped approach to care, and key interpersonal skills. They will also learn about aspects of good practice including risk assessments, mental health assessments, and the role of key agency professionals in relation to the care process.
Unit 4 summary:
In this unit, learners will learn about the duty of care and how it influences health and social care practice, including whistle blowing policy and legislation. They will also learn about what must happen when a dilemma occurs in relation to the duty of care, recognising and reporting unsafe practices such as staff shortages and unsafe equipment, examining workplace culture and abuse, and what is considered valid consent.
Unit 5 summary:
In this unit, learners will learn about different factors that can cause mental health change to occur, and key areas in which individuals benefit from support. They will also learn how others can support the individual to recover, including unpaid carers, advocates and interpreters, and they will learn about the types of medication and therapy available to manage mental health problems and other resources that are available to support good practice.
How will the course be delivered?
Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor
What do I need to bring?
Laptop/PC
What are the entry requirements?
19+, no formal entry requirements
What can I do next?
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Care
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
TQUK Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF)
TQUK Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (RQF)
TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care (RQF)
TQUK Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)
Level 2 or 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector (RQF)
Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (RQF)
The qualification can also support progression to employment and progression within
employment for the job roles including:
? care assistant
? personal care assistant
? adult social care relief team worker
? night care assistant
? support worker (supported living)
? home care support worker
? healthcare support service worker
? clinical healthcare support worker
? healthcare assistant
? mental health support/outreach worker
How well am I doing?
Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.
Enquiries
Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com