Principles of Mental Health Nursing Level 3

Course code: OSC1199

Improve your knowledge of the principles of mental health nursing from home! 

Understand the basic principles of mental health nursing practice and key legislation the currently governs all nursing practice.
Be able to apply the methods of assessment and develop a personalised care plan.
Recognise core values and standards associated with mental health nursing practice.
Study the psychopharmacology aspects of mental health.

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

All your course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 12 months

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments

Unit 1

Context, Values, Principles and Accountability

History of mental health nursing
Care values and standards
Regulatory bodies and organisations
NHS reform
Key legislation
Ethical principles
Accountability

Unit 2

Mental Health, The Law, Ethics and Nursing Practice

The Mental Health Act 1983
The Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Equality Act 2010
Duty of care and the common law of negligence
Ethics of mental health nursing practice

Unit 3

Assessment and Care Planning

How to define assessment
The scope of assessment
Methods of assessment
Assessing the whole self
Care plans
Developing a care plan
Care plans related to assessment

Unit 4

Interventions Part 1

Self-management
Counselling approaches
CBT
Solution focused approaches

Unit 5

Interventions Part 2

Motivational interview
Working with groups
Working with families and carers
Complementary and alternative therapies

Unit 6

Psychopharmacology in Mental Health

Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Mood stabilisers
Anxiolytics and hypnotics
Medicines for specific conditions
Adverse effects and monitoring
Standards of medicine administration in mental health nursing
Routes of administration, timing and dose
Benefits and adverse effects of medication

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required. You are required to do some of your own research.

Course duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. This gives you well over enough time to complete your studies.

Study method

This course will enable you to work 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 to you. You will also receive our award-winning 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 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills do I need to enrol onto this course?

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

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

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

*Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will achieve a Certificate of Achievement in the Principles of Mental Health Nursing Level 3.

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.