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Course Code: NPCHS071/1DL

Course Level: Level 2

Study Mode: Online-Learning

Course Type: Adults

Course overview

Deepen your understanding of mental health issues. Explore various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and impact of these conditions on individuals and society. Gain insights into effective communication strategies, stigma reduction, and supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

This course will give an overall understanding of mental health. Topics included for the units; Understanding stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, post-natal depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Be working or volunteering in a health and social care environment or other relevant working environment; have a basic level of English in order to complete the written assessments.

This is an online learning course and will require the learner to commit to self study hours in order to complete the assessments.

Each learner will be assessed via interactive online resources and end of unit assessment questions. Assessments must be completed in the agreed timescale and submitted to the assessor who will then provide feedback, advice and guidance, and, additional support where needed.

Contact
Susan Goodwin, H&SC Assessor
Tel: 01782 254121
Email: susan.goodwin@nscg.ac.uk
Or
Chloe Richards, H&SC Administrator
Tel: 01782 254387
E Mail: chloe.richards1@nscg.ac.uk

There are further Level 2 certificates that you may progress to, which include: safeguarding, common health conditions, dementia care, and infection control, care planning, autism, learning disabilities, equality and diversity, nutrition. Also you may progress to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or progress on to an apprenticeship within the sector.

A range of financial support may be available for adult students to help towards the cost of your fees, equipment, childcare and/or other expenses while studying, depending on your personal circumstances and the course you are studying. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance

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Course Duration

16 Weeks

Course Days

Mixed

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