Mental Health and Social Care Level 3

Course Code: OSC500
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Develop your knowledge of mental health and social care, from home!

Explore the definitions and history of mental health problems and the discrimination associated with them.
Learn about the signs of symptoms of such disorders as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
Analyse how we can treat and manage mental health problems.
Explore the laws and legislation surrounding mental health.

Course Content

Unit 1: Understanding Social Care and Mental Health

Introduction
Models of mental health
History and attitudes of treatment of mental health
Stigma and discrimination
Social workers

Unit 2: Types of Mental Health Disorder and Assessment Processes

Mental health conditions
The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Bipolar disorders
Personality disorders
Eating disorders
Self-harm
Dementia

Unit 3: Legislation and Policy in Mental Health and Social Care

Mental health legislation
Amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 in 2007
Care and control

Unit 4: Service Provision

Drugs
The economy
The role of the social worker

Unit 5: Managing Mental Health Problems

Physical treatments
Psychodynamic therapy
Cognitive therapy
Person-centred therapy
Complementary therapy

Unit 6: Service User Perspectives

The service user 'survivor' movement
Advocacy services for people with mental health problems
Carers and involvement
Volunteers in mental health

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This is much longer than you need, so you can take your time. This course is designed to be flexible around your lifestyle and will take around 80 hours to complete.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will be sent all course materials by post or online and will receive full tutor support by email.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSEs are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This course has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners' and employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

Course Questions and Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You will have 12 months to complete this course so you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines. This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Student record bag
Pen
Mouse mat
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Personal tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Accreditation

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work back to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your certification.

Q: What do I do if I still have questions?

For further information please contact us.