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Mental Health Practice PGCert

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Part time | Preston Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Health Care Management / Health Studies People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work Nursing Medical Assistant Skills (Hospital)

Course Summary

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

Modules

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.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,925

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£2,925

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health related area or equivalent.

University information

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The university’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024). The university has a student and staff community of around 42,000 people...more

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