Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
This course will enable a detailed understanding of mental health and mental health issues, the principles of the mental health care worker, approaches to care and management, the duty of care in adult health and social care, and change and support in relation to mental health.
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for individuals who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health worker. Anyone who currently works in the health and social care sector and wishes to progress their career would benefit from this course, as well as anyone who is looking to work in the sector.
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 is split into five manageable units:
Unit 1: Mental health and mental health issues
Unit 2: Principles of the mental health care worker
Unit 3: Approaches to care and management in mental health
Unit 4: Duty of care in adult health and social care
Unit 5: Change and support in relation to mental health
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 to another free qualification such as the:
- Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
- Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
- Level 2 Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with and Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties
- Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing
- Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
- Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Problems
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
- Level 2 Certificate in Lean Management Techniques
- Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Leaders
- Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: April 2, 2025 11:06 am
