Mental Health Awareness
This fully recognised qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and schizophrenia among others – all conditions under the topic mental health.
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
Learners have 12 weeks to complete the course.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
• Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience detailed in a current Curriculum Vitae. Please provide details and attach a copy of either a current CV or Certificate.
• As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course.
• Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
• A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
• For technical requirements required to access CMIT eLearning please see Provider's website
• For more details on the suitability of this course please see Provider's website.
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
Students who successfully complete this programme may use this level 6 component certificate as credit towards QQI Advanced Certificates including: Social and Vocational Integration (6M2218) and Inclusive Education and Training (6M2263). For more details contact us.
Further information
Start date: Any time and work at your own pace.
€395
QQI Level 6 component certificate in Mental Health Awareness (6N2209)
Course Details
This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.
This fully recognised qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and schizophrenia among others – all conditions under the topic mental health. Whether you are an experienced mental health care worker or new to the industry caring for clients or patients in a work environment, we believe that this learning programme will assist you with your personal development.
Who should complete this QQI Mental Health Awareness course?
• Healthcare Workers: Healthcare professionals such as nurses, psychologists, and social workers can benefit from this course to deepen their understanding of mental health, which is essential in providing holistic patient care.
• Teachers and Educators: Educators in schools and colleges can find value in this course to recognize and support students who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
• Human Resources Professionals: HR professionals can use this course to improve their ability to create supportive workplace environments and assist employees facing mental health issues.
• Counselors and Therapists: Individuals working in counseling or therapy fields can enhance their knowledge and skills related to mental health assessment and support.
• Community Workers: Those involved in community-based organizations or nonprofits can use this course to better serve individuals in their communities who may require mental health assistance.
Topics covered in this QQI Mental Health Awareness course
Unit 1 – What is mental health?
• Introduction
• Issues pertinent to each individual’s Mental Health
• How the mind and body interact to promote positive Mental Health
• Strategies to maintain positive mental health
• Barriers to positive mental health
• Positive support in the community
Unit 2 – Realities of mental illness
• The historical context and myths associated with mental health
• The major classification of mental illnesses
• The various models used in understanding mental illness
• The impact of mental illness on the person and society
• The symptoms and characteristics of mental illness
• Issues associated with mental illness
Unit 3 – Intervention and treatment approaches
• Treatment approaches
• Medications
• Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Psychosurgery
• Psychological therapies
• Other Therapies
• Assessment of each modality
• The role of mental health professionals
• Interventions available in the community
Unit 4 – Recovery and advocacy
• Introduction
• The features of recovery
• The recovery process
• The recovery movement in Ireland
• Key issues relating to current legislation
• This award is assessed through a series of assessments, which are submitted by the student. This includes a Learner Record, and a Project.
• As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
6N2209 Mental Health Awareness
Tel: 01 286 5783
Email: info@cmit.ie