Community Mental Health and Psychiatry Level 4

Course code: ABC002

This course is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a counsellor, therapist or social worker.

Gain an in-depth knowledge of the different conditions that require psychiatric treatment
Explore the differing causes and symptoms, plus treatments that have been specifically designed for each condition
Understand the issues of mental illness within the community and the important of health promotion

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Covering all aspects of Mental Health, this Level 4 course aims to equip you with real depth of knowledge that can be applied to a variety of community-focused roles in Mental Health.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

This course is approved by the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists), at the end of this course students will be able to join and become a member of the ACCPH. The ACCPH is an independent self-regulated professional body for counsellors, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 140 hours.

Course Outcome

Community Mental Health and Psychiatry Level 4.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Unit 1

Understanding Mental Illness

Historical development of mental healthcare
Community mental healthcare
Key political and social influences on community mental healthcare
Cultural and environmental influences on community mental healthcare

Unit 2

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions

How psychopathological conditions are diagnosed and classified
Additional assessment processes
Therapeutic options within community mental healthcare contexts
Barriers within community mental healthcare that influence diagnosis and treatment

Unit 3

Community Mental Healthcare

Different community mental healthcare provisions and systems
Key roles and responsibilities of within mental healthcare teams
Risk management in mental healthcare within community settings
How a range of supporting service provisions assist those with mental healthcare problems in community settings

Unit 4

Mental Health Through Life

Normal development through life stages
Risk factors for development of mental illness through different life stages
Common mental health conditions through different life stages
Community interventions and mental health service provisions for individual life stages

Unit 5

Community Mental Health Problems

Key environmental and social factors linked to mental health problems within a community context
Example mental health problems
Challenges of providing mental healthcare within community settings for specific conditions
Legal problems associated with mental capacity and court orders associated with severe mental health problems

Unit 6

Health Promotion in Mental Health

Range of health promotion theories, models and approaches
How health promotion campaigns and interventions are designed
How positive mental health can be promoted within community programmes
How health promotion programmes and campaigns are evaluated

Assessment

The Community Mental Health and Psychiatry Level 4 course is assessed by 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. We suggest that the course will take approximately 140 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

No previous knowledge or skills are required to enrol onto this course. However, some students may prefer to complete the Level 3 Counselling course before enrolling onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Exclusive Open Study College Pen
* Student study planner
* Three colour highlighter
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work, we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course your Community Mental Health and Psychiatry Level 4 Certificate.

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.