Course description
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
Are you interested in increasing your knowledge of childrens mental health? Courses online, such as this one, allow you to develop your knowledge at your own pace, and in your own home. This qualification aims to equip you with a more detailed understanding of mental health conditions that affect children and young people, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and the impact that mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Awarding Body: TQUK
- Course Level: Level 2
Training Course Content
Unit 1: Understand children and young peoples mental health in context
In this unit, you will learn about the concept of mental health and how societys view of mental health has changed over time. You will also learn about the legislation in place to support children and young peoples mental health.
Unit 2: Understand factors which may affect children and young peoples mental health
This unit will cover the risk factors that can affect children and young peoples mental health and how these can be mitigated. You will also look at how developmental changes and puberty can impact children and young people.
Unit 3: Understand children and young peoples mental health concerns
This unit will look at the behaviours displayed by children and young people that may indicate a mental health concern. You will look in more detail at common mental health conditions that affect children and young people.
Unit 4: Understand the impact of children and young peoples mental health concerns
In this unit, you will investigate the impact of mental health concerns on children, young people and others. You will look at the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why there may be a reluctance to seek a diagnosis.
Unit 5: Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
In this fifth and final unit, you will explore person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental health concerns, how to promote mental well-being in children and young people, and the services and treatment involved with children and young peoples mental health.
Course delivery details
Learning Method(s)
- Paper based learning materials with online assessment
- Paper based learning materials and paper based assessment
Expenses
The fee for this course is £401.00
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