Health, Social Care and Education Short Courses
Our brand new range of Health, Social Care and Education courses, designed exclusively for adults aged 19 and above, offer you the flexibility to study a range of programmes in a way which best suits your learning needs.
Exploring pertinent topics, ranging from Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Suicide Awareness to Mental Health First Aid and Awareness of Dementia, you can choose to study during the daytime, in the evening, in the classroom or online.
Tutors will be on hand to support you throughout your studies, regardless of which study option you choose, with full details of the subjects on offer below.
To apply for one of these programmes, please go to the ‘apply now’ button in the top right hand corner and complete the application form for your chosen course.
Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health – Level 2 Certificate
Study options – Evening, online study only.
The purpose of this programme is to enhance your knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health. The programme focuses on children and young people aged between 5 and 18 years old.
The programme will provide an introduction to understanding young people’s mental health concerns and the factors that may increase the risk of mental ill health in children, together with the exploration of how these risk factors can be mitigated.
The course will support your progression into further learning within this field, or advancement into relevant employment within health, social care and the education sectors.
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Mental Health First Aid – Level 2 Certificate
Study options – Evening online study, evening classroom based study and daytime classroom based study.
The purpose of this programme is to enhance your knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and mental health advocacy in the workplace.
At its core, it will provide an introduction to all different types of mental ill health and crucially, the factors that may increase the risk of mental ill health in individuals. It will enable you to explore how to create a mentally healthy environment within your work setting and also support individuals with mental ill health, within the boundaries of your own role.
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Working with People with Mental Health Needs – Level 2 Certificate
Study options – Evening, online study only.
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to understand the approaches to care and support of those with mental ill health.
This qualification aims to raise awareness of the role of the mental health worker and the processes and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience poor mental health.
A range of key topics will be explored, including:
- Understanding the role of the mental health worker
- Mental health and mental health issues
- Understanding duty of care in adult health and social care
- Approaches to care and management in mental health
- Understanding change and support in relation to mental health
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Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Level 2 Award
Study options – Evening, classroom based study only.
his programme provides an opportunity for you to develop your knowledge and skills around supporting individuals who have learning disabilities, better enabling you to tailor your service to individual needs.
If you are currently supporting individuals with learning disabilities as part of your job role or aim to gain employment within this specialism, then this programme will enable you to gain some key competencies that will prepare you for employment within the sector or enhance your existing skills within the workplace.
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Suicide Awareness – Level 2 Award
Study options – Evening, online study only.
This programme provides an awareness of the scale and context of suicide within the UK. It also provide insight into the associated stigma and the core risk factors, allowing you to gain more knowledge surrounding preventable suicides.
The programme focuses on coping strategies and positive, solution focussed responses, as well as suicide risks and triggers. It also encompass the effects of stressful situations on an individual’s wellbeing and how an individual’s outlook may impact on their susceptibility to suicidal thoughts.
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Awareness of Dementia – Level 2 Award
This qualification aims to develop your knowledge and awareness of dementia and is ideal if you are working in a social care setting. The course also provides useful learning for anyone keen to learn more about the subject, or keen to develop skills and further knowledge, before entering the health and social care sector.
As part of this course you will study a range of engaging and informative modules, including:
- Dementia awareness
- The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
- Understanding the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
- Understanding equality, diversity, and inclusion in dementia care
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