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Mental Health Support Worker
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Reed courses certificate of completion - Free
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Overview

If you are aspiring to start your career as a mental health nurse or counsellor or want to boost your skills and knowledge in mental health nursing, then this mental health support worker course will set you up with the appropriate skills and expertise needed to take your career to the next level.

This mental health support worker course is accredited by the CPD UK & IPHM. CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.

This extensive CPD UK & IPHM accredited mental health support worker course has been designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to become an expert mental health nurse or counsellor and will give you all the theoretical knowledge & credentials that you need to excel in your new role.

This comprehensive mental health support worker course will give you all the necessary skills and a valuable insight into mental health nursing to boost your career towards senior positions and possibilities, by getting the essential skills and knowledge you’ll need from this mental health support worker course. There are always new skills to learn and new knowledge to accumulate when you work as a mental health nurse or counsellor, this mental health support worker course will fully prepare you to embrace all of the essential skills and knowledge in this field.

Enrol today and get started on your journey to improve your career prospects with the latest skills and the power of self-belief!

Why Choose This Mental Health Support Worker Course:

  • Accredited by The CPD UK and International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
  • FREE Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate of Completion, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
  • Dual (CPD UK and IPHM) accredited certificate in 1 single course
  • Get trained by industry experts
  • Easy to use and easy to follow
  • Learn the most in-demand skills
  • Expert tutors are always available for you via email
  • Kickstart your career with quality training

***Additional GIFT***

  • Course Completion PDF & Hardcopy Certificate, MCQ Exam & 24/7 Support Included
  • 2 Accreditation (CPD UK and IPHM) in 1 Course

Certificates

Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Curriculum

18
sections
19
lectures
1h 57m
total

Course media

Description

The mental health support worker is one of our most popular training courses and is perfect for those individuals who want to start a new career path as a mental health nurse or counsellor, as well as established professionals who want to test their existing abilities and learn the latest techniques.

Course Curriculum

This comprehensive mental health support worker course has been divided into 14 interactive lessons. This makes for a more stimulating and comprehensive study of all the essential areas of mental health nursing, which also means that learners will be able to absorb the knowledge in manageable and intuitive segments and retain the vital information without even realising it.

This fully inclusive mental health support worker course includes the following modules:

Learn how to increase your expertise in mental health nursing by taking the following modules of this popular mental health support worker course. This mental health support worker course has been specially crafted to allow you to extend your knowledge base in this area and provide excellent groundwork for adapting your skillset and requirements in your chosen job role.

Module 1: Introduction to Mental Health Nursing

  • Definitions & Concepts in Mental Health
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Illness
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Importance of Good Mental Health
  • Significance of Mental Health Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing versus General Nursing

Module 2: Evolution of Mental Health Services

  • History of Mental Health Nursing in the UK
  • Development of Modern Mental Health Nursing
  • Innovation in Mental Health Services

Module 3: Mental Health & Well Being in the UK

  • Mental Health Scenario in the UK: Important Findings
  • Key Statistics
  • Survey on Children's Mental Health
  • Effect of COVID 19 on Mental Well Being 
  • Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT) & Outcomes
  • The High-Risk Group and Contributing Factors to Mental Illness

Module 4: UK Mental Health Legislation

  • Mental Health Act 2007
  • Section 5 (2): The Doctor's Holding Power
  • Section 5 (4): The Nurse's Holding Power
  • Section 135 (1) & 2
  • Consent to Treatment
  • Independent Mental Health Advocate
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Best Interests within MCA
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) with Examples
  • Principles of MCA
  • Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
  • The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
  • Data Protection Act 2018

Module 5: Common Mental Health Problems in the UK

  • Common Mental Health Disorders in the UK
  • Identification of Mental Health Issues
  • Depression
  • Symptoms
  • Types of Depressions
  • Treatment
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Symptoms
  • Treatment
  • Panic Disorder
  • Symptoms
  • Treatment
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Symptoms
  • Types of OCD
  • Treatment
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Symptoms
  • The Vulnerable Group
  • Treatment

Module 6: Models of Care Delivery in Mental Health Nursing

  • Importance of Nursing Models
  • The Nursing Models
  • The Interpersonal Model
  • Phases of Interpersonal Model
  • SOAP Interpretation
  • SOAPIER Interpretation
  • Case Scenario
  • The Tidal Model
  • Assumptions of the Tidal Model
  • Principles of the Tidal Model
  • Case Scenario

Module 7: Types of Therapy and Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • How does it work?
  • Popular Techniques in CBT
  • When is CBT Beneficial?
  • Counselling
  • Behavioural Activation
  • Guided Self-Help
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Humanistic Counselling / Person-Centred Therapy
  • Types of Humanistic Therapy
  • Medications
  • Nursing: Standards of Practice
  • Themes of the Code of Standards of Practice

Module 8:Therapeutic Relationship Facets of Mental Health Nursing

  • Meaning of Therapeutic Relationship in Mental Health Nursing
  • Components of Therapeutic Relationship in Mental Health Care
  • Role of Effective Nurse-Patient Therapeutic Relationship 
  • Establishing Psychosocial Interventions in Patient Care 
  • What is Psychosocial Intervention?
  • Key Components 
  • De-escalation Techniques in Mental Health Settings
  • Challenges for Mental Health Care Nurses

Module 9: The 10 Essential Shared Capabilities

  • Background of the 10 Essential Shared Capabilities (ESCs)
  • Aim of the ESCs
  • The 10 ESCs
  • Importance of the ESCs in Clinical Practice

Module 10: Child & Adolescent Mental Health

  • Defining Child Mental Health
  • Stages of Mental Development in Children
  • Risk Factors for Child's Mental Health Development
  • Risk Factors within the Family
  • Risk Factors in the Community & Environment
  • Key Legislations Related to Children in the UK
  • Safeguarding Children
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  • Service Framework of CAMHS
  • Role of CAMHS Nurse

Module 11: Managing Workplace-Related Stress

  • About Work-Related Stress
  • Common Causes of Stress at Work
  • Warning Signs
  • Individual Stress
  • Group Level Stress
  • Managing Causes of Stress
  • Developing Coping Strategies
  • Early Intervention Techniques

Module 12: Mental Health Nursing as a Career Choice

  • Required Qualifications
  • Training
  • Responsibilities of Mental Health Nurses
  • Mental Health Nursing Skills 
  • Work Settings
  • Why Mental Health Nurse is an Excellent Career Choice? 
  • The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • UK Mental Health Nurse Expert Advisory Group

Module 13: The Mental Health Nursing Competence and Career Framework

  • Objectives
  • Defining Competency in the Context of the Framework
  • Structure of the Framework
  • Audiences of the Framework

Module 14: Conclusion

Certificate of Completion

On completion of the mental health support worker course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimum postal charge applicable to obtain the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:

  • Inside the UK = £6.49
  • International Students = £17.49

CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement

On completion of the mental health support worker course, you will be eligible to obtain the CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to evidence your new skill and accomplishment, as well as your knowledge and skill set. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) is available in PDF format, at the cost of £12, or a hardcopy can be sent via post at the cost of £35.

Compatibility

All the lessons in this mental health support worker course will only take a few minutes to complete, which means that it caters to every type of lifestyle and study method. Study breaks can be quickly scheduled, as can long and intensive periods of learning. You can make the most of your personal time, even if you only have 10 to 15 minutes free at any one time. Make this course work for you.

We don’t believe in placing time limits on learning, so you will never have to rush and complete a course before a strict deadline. Just concentrate on your goals and study in your own time and at your own pace with no unnecessary pressure.

Who is this course for?

This comprehensive mental health support worker course is ideal for anyone who is looking to improve their skills and move on to more challenging roles in this sector. Completion of the mental health support worker course will prove your learning potential and provide the impetus to boost their career into whatever direction they choose but gaining an up-to-date perspective of everything involving mental health nursing.

The mental health support worker course will provide both established professionals and relative newcomers to mental health nursing with some real advantages, earning impressive recognition and acquiring skills which will make any candidate’s CV stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Requirements

There is no previous experience or specific entry requirements needed to enrol into this mental health support worker course, any student from any background, and of any age, can enrol into this mental health support worker course and learn at their own pace.

Career path

This mental health support worker course will bring you new opportunities and new possibilities in an ever-changing job market. Gain the latest techniques, theories, knowledge and confidence that you’ll need to procure the dream job you’ve been looking for. To achieve all this and to gather more valuable credits on your CV, this course could be a critical part of your future.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

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.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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