Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (Free* if aged 19 or over)
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Who is this course for?
Common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and stress affect one in four people in the UK every year.
These mental health issues are more common than you think, and it is important that people are aware of different mental health conditions, so that they can be recognised and responded to appropriately.
By studying this course, learners will increase their knowledge and understanding of mental health, and develop skills which will enable them to progress into a career in the health and social care sector.
The course equips learners with an introductory level of knowledge and understanding in relation to mental health issues. Learners will look at what mental health means, the effects mental health can have on individuals and on society, the current responses to mental health and the relationship between cultural diversity and mental health issues.
This course is ideal for learners who wish to gain a basic knowledge of mental health and the effects it can have on both individuals and society.
Anyone who currently works in health and social care settings would benefit from this course, as well as those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health for personal reasons. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course but a good understanding of both written and spoken English, as well as knowledge of using IT equipment, will be useful.
What will you learn?
This course contains one unit which is split into manageable sections:
• Section 1: What is meant by mental health
• Section 2: The social and personal effects of mental ill health
• Section 3: The responses to mental health issues
• Section 4: Cultural diversity in relation to mental health issues
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered online.
What will you need to bring with you?
There are no additional costs but access to IT equipment and the Internet is required.
How will you be assessed?
You will complete workbooks using our online platform with 1:1 coach / tutor support.
You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence which is put together during the course and demonstrates that you have met the required assessment criteria. On completion, the portfolio of evidence is submitted in an online format.
Where next?
You could progress onto another free qualification in:
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
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Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
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Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk
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Amy Hitch
DCG apprenticeship recruitment executive Amy now on seventh distance learning course
All the distance learning courses I’ve taken have helped me in my role and are a useful addition to my other qualifications. I work full-time but I like studying and I’m able to do my coursework in the evenings after I’ve put my five-year-old daughter to bed. “I’ve enjoyed doing them all but I especially like the mental health course I’m taking now. Mental health is such a big issue these days.
Course Information Last Updated On: March 25, 2024 12:04 pm