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Distance Learning (Online)

Distance Learning - Awareness of Mental Health Problems Certificate L2

Course Type
Part Time Qualification
Campus
Distance Learning (Online)
Level
Duration
24 weeks

Course Overview

Course ID:
4328

This thirteen-unit course will introduce you to all the key concerns, challenges and medical conditions related to mental health. Not only will you learn about the effects of adverse mental health but you will also gain an understanding of the cultural and legal aspects of mental health problems. We would recommend this course to anyone wishing to gain a detailed understanding of the key concepts relating to how to understand, work with and care for individuals with mental health problems. This can include health and social care workers, counsellors and art therapists.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) which allows convenient and flexible learning. We recommend spending 6-8 hours studying per week to ensure that you meet your assignment deadlines.

Interested in applying?

Offering Code:
S22MHA2/RRF1A
Offering Name:
Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems L2
Start Date:
End date:
Day Of Week:
Start Time:
End Time:
Campus Name:
Online
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
£0.00
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
£480.00
Fee Rate Non Funded:
£1,344.00
Offering ID:
4328
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Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements

  • Learners must live in England
  • Learners must not live in a local combined authority, apart from West of England Combined Authority (WECA)
  • Learners must have lived in the European Economic area or the UK for at least
    the last three years
  • Non-UK nationals will be asked to supply evidence of their immigration status
  • Learners aged 19-23 must already hold a either a full level 2 qualification, or 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above

What topics are covered?

  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Understanding Stress
  • Understanding Anxiety
  • Understanding Depression
  • Understanding Phobias
  • Understanding Eating Disorders
  • Understanding ADHD
  • Understanding OCD
  • Understanding PTSD
  • Understanding Dementia
  • Understanding Postnatal Depression
  • Understanding Bipolar Disorder
  • Understanding Schizophrenia

How will I be taught and assessed?

Learners are paired with an experienced assessor and they submit work and are assessed online using the virtual learning environment e-Assessor Pro. Learners are given detailed feedback on their work by their assessors. Any reasonable adjustments to assessment arrangements are made on a person-by-person basis.

What can I do next?

Our distance learning courses are planned to meet both local and national skills needs. These courses are ideal as additional development for professionals, or as introductions to topics and issues which are relevant to finding work or further training. Distance learning students are able to access careers advice via the college's Student Services team. several of our courses complement each other and learners are able to study up to three courses each academic year (1st August-31st July).

Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?

Distance learning relies on communication between you and the college. We appreciate that learners with busy lives might face challenges in keeping up with their courses. All we ask is that learners stay in touch with us. Learners who don't risk being withdrawn from their courses.

What is the aim of the course?
Fees and Funding

Our online distance learning courses are funded via the national Adult Skills Fund and the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WEMCA). Our enrolment fees follow the schema below:

  • Level 1 and Level 2 - No enrolment fees for learners who are at least partially eligible for funding and do not live in a combined authority (apart from WEMCA).
  • Level 3 - Funding is still available, but is subject to eligibility. Some learners may need to pay an enrolment fee.

Email us at distancelearning@bathcollege.ac.uk if you have any questions about fees and funding.

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