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Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
Thames College

Updated 2026 | CPD Accredited Course | Free PDF Certificate | Instant Certificate After Completion

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
7 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 2 PDFs and 1 Quiz
Duration
3.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • CPD Accredited PDF Certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Hardcopy Certificate - £15.99
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Overview

Mental Health Nursing plays an important role in the healthcare system, focusing on the emotional and psychological needs of people. Nurses in this field provide structured care that addresses both short-term and long-term mental health challenges. They not only assess and monitor symptoms but also design care plans tailored to individual needs.

This course builds a strong foundation by covering essential areas such as the introduction to mental health nursing, the foundations of mental health, and the methods of assessment. It also explores common mental health conditions, therapeutic approaches, and care planning for individuals at different life stages. Learners gain the knowledge needed to provide compassionate, effective, and consistent care. By focusing on both patient needs and professional nursing practice, the course ensures readiness for diverse roles in healthcare environments.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the foundations and principles of mental health nursing.
  • Carry out assessments for patients with mental health conditions.
  • Recognise and describe common mental health conditions.
  • Create and follow structured nursing interventions and care plans.
  • Apply therapeutic approaches across different age groups.

Key Features:

Our course comes with:

â–º CPD Accreditation
â–º Instant Certificate After Completion
â–º Free Quiz

  • The quiz consists of 10 questions.
  • The passing score is 60%.
  • Unlimited attempts are allowed.
  • Retakes are completely free of charge.

â–º A fully online, interactive course
â–º Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
â–º 24/7 Learning Assistance

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 7 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 2 PDFs and 1 Quiz

Duration: 3h and 7m

    • 1: Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health Nursing Preview 19:09
    • 2: Module 2: Foundations of Mental Health 27:13
    • 3: Module 3: Assessment in Mental Health Nursing 26:49
    • 4: Module 4: Common Mental Health Conditions 27:53
    • 5: Module 5: Nursing Interventions and Care Planning 26:49
    • 6: Module 6: Therapeutic Approaches 20:55
    • 7: Module 7: Mental Health Across the Lifespan 26:45
    • 8: Leave a review 01:00
    • 9: Final Quiz 09:00
    • 10: CPD Quality Standard Certificate (Optional) 01:00

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Description

The course begins with Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health Nursing, which gives learners an initial insight into the field and its responsibilities. Module 2: Foundations of Mental Health explores the concepts and principles that guide nursing practice. Module 3: Assessment in Mental Health Nursing provides methods and tools for identifying patient needs and symptoms. Module 4: Common Mental Health Conditions introduces a range of mental health disorders that nurses encounter regularly. Module 5: Nursing Interventions and Care Planning focuses on building structured plans that address both treatment and patient support. Module 6: Therapeutic Approaches highlights key therapeutic techniques that assist recovery. Finally, Module 7: Mental Health Across the Lifespan ensures learners understand how care differs for children, adults, and older people. Altogether, the curriculum prepares learners with the essential knowledge and strategies required for effective nursing practice in mental health.

Who is this course for?

  • Learners who want to gain structured knowledge of mental health nursing.
  • Individuals aiming to support patients across different stages of life.
  • Healthcare assistants or carers looking to strengthen their mental health knowledge.
  • People with an interest in therapeutic nursing approaches.

Requirements

No formal entry requirements for this course!

Career path

After completing the course, learners may pursue roles such as:

  • Mental Health Nurse Assistant
  • Healthcare Support Worker in Mental Health Settings
  • Community Mental Health Support Worker
  • Care Planning Assistant in Healthcare Services
  • Mental Health Nursing Team Support Roles

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

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