If you are looking to develop your understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health care worker, the Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker is the course for you. This qualification is aimed at anyone looking to. This course will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to understand approaches to care and management in mental health, the duty of care, and the principles a mental health care worker is required to have.
European Social Fund
Certificate, Level 2
Principles of the Mental Health Worker
Unit 1: Mental Health and Mental Health Issues
You will learn about mental health, including the concept as a whole, including physical and mental well-being, the common types of mental health problems and illnesses, including anxiety and depression, and the legislation and guidance that applies to those with mental health problems, including the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act.
Section 1: The concept of mental health
Section 2: Common types of mental health problems and illnesses
Section 3: The legislation and guidance that applies to those with mental health problems
Unit 2: Principles of the Mental Health Care Worker
Here you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the care worker, including those in relation to standards and practices, records and legislation and duty of care. Also about the importance of personal development plans and SWOT analysis in continuous professional development, using feedback, and reducing stress, as well as using the Mental Capacity Act and codes of practice when working in care.
Section 1: The different roles and responsibilities for working in mental health
Section 2: How continuous professional development improves own practice
Section 3: How own well-being improves practice
Section 4: The Mental Capacity Act 2005 when Working in Mental Health Care
Unit 3: Approaches to Care and Management in Mental Health
In this unit, learn about features of the care planning process, including local standards of care, the stepped approach to care, and key interpersonal skills. Also about aspects of good practice including risk assessments, mental health assessments, and the role of key agency professionals in relation to the care process.
Section 1: The key features of the care planning process
Section 2: Aspects of good practice in the care planning process
Unit 4: Understand Duty of Care in Adult Health and Social Care
In this unit, learn about the duty of care and how it influences health and social care practice, including whistleblowing policy and legislation. Also about what must happen when a dilemma occurs in relation to the duty of care, recognising and reporting unsafe practices such as staff shortages and unsafe equipment, examining workplace culture and abuse, and what is considered valid consent.
Section 1: What is meant by "duty of care"
Section 2: Dilemmas and conflicts relating to duty of care
Section 3: How to recognise and report unsafe practices
Section 4: The impact of own actions on individuals and others
Section 5: The importance of consent in health and social care practice
Unit 5: Understanding Change and Support in Relation to Mental Health
In this unit, learn about different factors that can cause mental health change to occur, and key areas in which individuals benefit from support. Explore how others can support the individual to recover, including unpaid carers, advocates and interpreters, and also learn about the types of medication and therapy available to manage mental health problems and other resources that are available to support good practice.
Section 1: How mental health change occurs
Section 2: The role of others in the individual's mental health change
Section 3: The treatment options available to manage mental health problems
Section 4: How to access information to support understanding of mental health issues
This qualification can also support progression to employment.
There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Work is assessed by the tutor throughout the programme from induction to completion.
