Award in mental health awareness level 1 - virtual (01RN01AL/21)
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Course details
| Total | £25.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £25.00 |
Would you like more knowledge and understanding of mental health issues? Whether you work within the voluntary or community sector, have an interest in gaining further awareness of the subject or want another qualification to add to your CV then this course could be for you.
On this online course we will tackle the negative attitudes that surround mental health, separate the myths from the facts, discuss ways to support people to talk about the problems that they are facing and consider ways to promote our own and others’ positive mental health.
As this course in online, you will not need to attend any physical sessions but you will need to commit attending the remote sessions at the specified dates and times, as well as undertaking 1-1.5 hours of independent study per week.
What do I need to join the course?
No formal qualifications are required to join this course. Before enrolling you will need to talk to one of our members of staff who will explain the course requirements to you in full and advise you about the required access to online learning.
What do I need to bring with me to the first session?
This course is delivered via virtual learning. You will not need to attend any physical delivery but you will need to commit to attending the remote session at the specified date and time. In order to participate in virtual sessions, you will need access to the following:
- Computer/Laptop/Tablet
- Headset/earphones, including a microphone (unless you are able to work in an area where you will not be disturbed / disturb others)
- A reliable internet connection
- An email address to access the virtual classroom
- A means of using video conferencing e.g. integrated webcam, webcam, smart phone/tablet with camera
- Teams app downloaded (a free download is available)
You may find it useful to have a A4 ringbinder, notebook and pen to make notes and you may be asked to submit work back to your tutor, therefore the ability to produce a text or word document that you can upload or email to your tutor will be beneficial.
How will I be taught?
These sessions will be delivered virtually on Teams by an experienced tutor and will include presentations, demonstrations and discussions as well as group online activities and individual exercises. You will be expected to carry out work and research away from the classroom in order to gain the required skills and knowledge.
A commitment to attend all virtual sessions is essential if you are to be successful.
Each week will comprise of 1-1.5 hours of independent study (research, quizzes, video clips, discussions etc.) and a 1 hour taught group session for 8/10 weeks (1:1 tutorial sessions for 2/10 weeks). Achievement is assessed through a question and answer style portfolio.
What will I learn?
On the course you will learn:
- What is meant by mental health
- About some of the definitions and causes of mental health and mental ill-health
- How to describe responses to mental health issues, including common perceptions and stereotyping around mental health
- How cultural diversity can affect these issues
- How and where support can be accessed and the rights of those with such difficulties.
What qualifications can I get?
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
What could I do next?
You may wish to go on to join one of our other Health and Social Care courses; we offer courses in Counselling, Self Esteem and Confidence Building and Mindfulness; your tutor will discuss the options with you during your time on this course.