Mental Health Awareness - Advanced
This extended course in Mental Health Awareness will develop an understanding of what is understood by mental health, mental ill-health, and mental wellbeing.
| Award Name | Certificate - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
A blended learning approach will be adopted.
College courses are evening, weekend and part-time with a blended learning approach, theory classes via zoom Notes for classes can be accessed via the College website and or will be sent to students via google drive.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
Further information
Contact Provider for next available start date.
Application Procedure
1. Return the completed application form to the College office.
2. Send the correct Deposit as per course or the deposit that has been agreed with the college. Courses places are only reserved on payment of the deposit.
3. Deposits will be returned if student is unsuccessful in obtaining a place on their chosen course.
4. Once accepted on the course your deposit is non- refundable.
5. Early application is advised as classes are small to allow for individual attention.
6. Interviews where, deemed necessary are held at a mutually agreed time.
7. If you have any queries, please contact 087 2513154 directly to discuss your queries Or Office hours to 00353 45 525579.
Overview.
This extended course in Mental Health Awareness will develop an understanding of what is understood by mental health, mental ill-health, and mental wellbeing. We will explore the historical context of mental health care within the community and the impact of these changes. The learner will develop an understanding of the social and cultural aspects of mental health.
It aims at raising the awareness of a range of mental health conditions. It will review ways in which mental health conditions can be managed.
The learner will develop the knowledge and understanding of a range of mental health conditions, their causes, signs and symptoms and ways in which these conditions will be managed. This qualification will also aim to raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health and to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions often linked to mental health.
Units:
1. Understanding mental health.
2. Understanding stress and anxiety.
3. Understanding depression.
4 Understanding post-natal depression.
5 Understanding eating disorders.
6 Understanding obsessive compulsive disorders.
7 Understanding phobias.
8. Understanding bipolar disorder.
9. Understanding dementia.
10. Understanding schizophrenia
Examination
ITEC - External theory examination for all units
IISSM Continuous Assessment.
Assessment
ITEC - Externally set and externally marked theory examination.
IISSM - Continuous assessment through out classes.
Qualifications - Awards
1. ITEC - Mental Health Awareness - Certificate.
2. IISSM - Mental Health Awareness - Diploma
Irish International School of Sports Massage (IISSM),
Sports Therapy Clinic,
Ardlynn,
Mountrice Crossroads,
Monasterevin,
Co. Kildare.
W34DH04.
Contact Details:
Phone: 045 525579
Mobile: 087 2513154
Email: ardlynn@yahoo.com
Skype: francesdaly