Mental Health Care Diploma

Overview:

It can be difficult to navigate the world of mental health, but our “Mental Health Care Diploma” is here to help you every step of the way. This course sheds light on the fundamentals of mental health care and simplifies them into digestible portions. We’ve got you covered on everything from the basics of the Act on Mental Capacity to delving deeper into frameworks for decision-making and the law. This degree gives a clear path to understanding and having a positive impact on the healthcare industry as mental health concerns gain traction on a global scale.

Learning Outcome:

Understand mental health fundamentals and common disorders.
Learn assessment and diagnostic skills for mental health conditions.
Master evidence-based therapeutic interventions and counseling techniques.
Adhere to ethical and professional standards in mental health care.
Acquire crisis management and suicide prevention skills.

Assessment and Certification:

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice quiz-based assessment, which will determine whether you have passed the course (60% pass mark). The test will be marked immediately, and results will be published instantly.

After completing the course, you can order a certificate of achievement to display your achievement for as little as £3.99 for the PDF version and £7.99 for the paper version or £10 for both. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Who is This course for?

Individuals are passionate about mental health and well-being.
Healthcare professionals aspiring to specialise in mental health.
Legal professionals seeking insight into mental health laws and regulations.
Social workers and carers aim to elevate their understanding of mental health care.
Advocates and activists championing mental health awareness and rights.

Requirements

This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds.
Learners should be 16 or over to undertake the course.
A strong grasp of English, numeracy, and ICT is necessary for enrollment in this course.

Career Path:

Mental Health Care Worker: £18,000 – £25,000 Annually
Mental Health Advocate: £22,000 – £30,000 Annually
Mental Health Counsellor: £23,000 – £35,000 Annually
Mental Health Nurse: £25,000 – £40,000 Annually
Mental Health Therapist: £28,000 – £45,000 Annually
Mental Health Care Manager: £30,000 – £48,000 Annually

Course Curriculum

Mental Health Care Diploma
	Module 1: Introduction to MCA	00:15:00
	Module 2: Statutory Principles & Their Applications	00:15:00
	Module 3: How to Help People to Make Their Own Decisions	00:20:00
	Module 4: How to Assess Mental Capacity	00:30:00
	Module 5: What ‘Best Interests’ Mean?	00:45:00
	Module 6: Protection for the People Providing Treatment or Care	01:00:00
	Module 7: Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)	01:00:00
	Module 8: Role of the Court of Protection and Court-appointed Deputies	01:00:00
	Module 9: Advance decisions to Refuse Treatment	01:00:00
	Module 10: The New Independent Mental Capacity Advocate Service	01:00:00
	Module 11: What Are the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards?	00:15:00
	Module 12: What Is Deprivation of Liberty?	00:20:00
	Module 13: Application and Authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty	00:20:00
	Module 14: Assessment Process for a Standard Authorisation of DOL	00:35:00
	Module 15: What Happens after the Assessments?	00:20:00
	Module 16: Urgent Authorisations of Deprivation of Liberty	00:20:00
	Module 17: Role of the Representative	00:20:00
	Module 18: Review and Termination of Authorisation	00:15:00
	Module 19: Deprivation of Liberty without Authorisation	00:15:00
	Module 20: The Court of Protection	00:00:00
Assignment
	Assignment Submission	10:00:00
Recommended Readings
	Recommended Readings – Mental Health Care (MCA & DOLS)	1 week, 5 days