Mental Health and Social Care QLS Level 3

Course code: ABC500

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

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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 phone and post.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long-term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Mental Health and Social Care Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Unit 1

Understanding Social Care and Mental Health

Mental health and mental illness
Models and approaches in mental health and social care
History and attitudes in mental health
Issues of discrimination and stigma relating to mental illness

Unit 2

Types of Mental Health Disorder and Assessment Processes

Assessment and diagnosis processes of mental health problem
Signs and symptoms of a range of mental health problems

Unit 3

Legislation and Policy in Mental Health and Social Care

Mental health legislation
Policy and law and service provision
Principles of care and control

Unit 4

Service Provision

Driving forces behind change in mental health
Legal issues and service delivery
Role of the social worker

Unit 5

Managing Mental Health Problems

Physical treatments
Self-management
Psychological approaches
Social interventions
Complementary therapies
Social Role Valorisation

Unit 6

Service Users Perspectives

The service user movement: its history, development and current status
Advocacy and carer support in mental health management
Volunteer roles within mental health service provision

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. 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 120 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

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.

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. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider 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 Quality Licence Scheme website.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

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

Do I need to sit an exam?

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

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
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

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.