PGCert

Mental Health Practice

Name: Mental Health Practice, PGCert
Price: £975 per 20 credits GBP

Attendance

Location

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Duration

1 year

Start

September 2024

Delivery

In-person

Our Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health incorporates Approved Mental Health Professional training and uses an in-depth approach to developing skilled AMHP practitioners.

To study this AMHP course you will likely need to be nominated and funded by your employer to do so.

We deliver standard and bespoke AMHP core training and CPD, blending core professional AMHP training with values-based and evidence-based practice.

This programme is for qualified and professionally registered mental health practitioners, including social workers, mental health and learning disability nurses, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists.

Usually you will be nominated and funded by your local authority, but this course is open to applicants who meet the entry requirements, including practitioners working outside of a local authority too.

Our trainees have said they’ve been ‘keen and motivated to learn’ and the teaching methods, content and style of delivery have led to a ‘shift in thinking’ for them. Our course has been developed in collaboration with regional local authorities.

Why study with us

Our course draws on the expertise of practising AMHPs, academics, researchers, lawyers, service users and carers.
The course reflects the needs of our local employers and stakeholders and is continually shaped in response to feedback.
Build on and refine the skills and values needed to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner.

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What you'll do

You will extend your University teaching into a practice placement in a mental health setting, with a suitably qualified AMHP acting as Practice Educator.
You’ll demonstrate applied knowledge through a practice portfolio.
On successful completion of this award, you could progress to a PGDip or MA award.

Modules

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Theory and Practice of Mental Health Law (Role of the AMHP)

In this module you will critically examine the underlying values, principles and concepts of Mental Health Law. You will use this knowledge to explore practice related issues and critically appraise the legal processes and roles of those operating within the general framework of mental health legislation. You will also gain practical experience of direct work with services users, carers and professionals within a mental health service setting.

Module code: SW4117

Critical Reflections on Models of Mental Disorder

Diverse Professional Roles and Service User Experiences

You'll develop skills to work in partnership with service users and carers. The module allows you to explore how professional roles and values impact collaborative working when making decisions and planning interventions. You'll learn to recognise, challenge and redress discrimination and inequality in AMHP practice. And understand how collaborative working impacts mental health services and interventions.

Module code: SW4123

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Accreditations

This course was approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and is now approved by Social Work England, the specialist body who regulates social workers in their vital roles.

Fees and funding

2024/25

Part-time£975 per 20 credits

Distance Part-time£975 per 20 credits

International

Distance Part-time£975 per 20 credits

Additional costs

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package. 
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Carers Bursary
If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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Sports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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Alumni Loyalty Discount
UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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Learning and assessment

Keynote lectures, seminars, tutorials, material for self-directed learning, e-learning and workshops will form part of your University-based learning.

You’ll be required to link formal learning to your practice and will be encouraged to build on existing skills and develop new skills to consolidate your learning across the academic and practice fields.

Skills, values and knowledge will be developed through group discussions, group tutorials, presentations and practice learning opportunities.

The overarching teaching and learning strategy will support independent learning and postgraduate study. You will be supported to demonstrate the knowledge and practice as determined by professional body requirements.

You will be assessed through a range of methods including essays, presentations, case studies, a law test and reflective writing.

Pathway opportunities

Further information

The overarching aims of this course include:

To provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to meet section 2 of the Approval Criteria for AMHP training (HCPC 2013).
To enable you to refine the skills and values that are necessary to work as autonomous, competent practitioners and develop critical practice that respects diversity and challenges inequality.
To provide you with a critical awareness of the evidence base for practice and to apply this in your role as an AMHP.
To develop critical decision-making skills that are consistent with the requirements and duties of an AMHP.
To provide opportunities for you to critically reflect on practice that is person-centred, ethical and founded on the underpinning values and principles of the AMHP role.

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This course is based in the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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Mental Health Practice

Why study with us

What you'll do

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Theory and Practice of Mental Health Law (Role of the AMHP)

Critical Reflections on Models of Mental Disorder

Diverse Professional Roles and Service User Experiences

Accreditations

Fees and funding

Additional costs

Scholarships and bursaries

Dependants Bursary

Carers Bursary

Sports scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount

Learning and assessment

Pathway opportunities

Further information

Mental Health Practice

Why study with us

What you'll do

Modules

Year 1

Looking to start your postgraduate journey?

Accreditations

Fees and funding

Additional costs

Scholarships and bursaries

Dependants Bursary

Carers Bursary

Sports scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount

Learning and assessment

Pathway opportunities

Further information