This course consists of the following 13 units, all of which need to be achieved to complete the full qualification:

• Unit 1 - Understanding Mental Health
• Unit 2 - Understanding Stress
• Unit 3 - Understanding Anxiety
• Unit 4 - Understanding Phobias
• Unit 5 - Understanding Depression
• Unit 6 - Understanding Post-Natal Depression
• Unit 7 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder
• Unit 8 - Understanding Schizophrenia
• Unit 9 - Understanding Dementia
• Unit 10 - Understanding Eating Disorders
• Unit 11 - Understanding ADHD
• Unit 12 - Understanding OCD
• Unit 13 - Understanding PTSD

In each of the above areas, you will develop an understanding of the topic in relation to symptoms, experience for the individual, support needs, how the disorder can be managed and treated and the roles and needs of family and friends.

There are no specific entry requirements for the course, but you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a level 1 qualification within the health and social care area.

To complete this distance learning course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

• Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
• Will be undertaking your learning within England
• Are aged 19 or above
• There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will find it helpful to have a good standard of English and maths
  

• Nationally Recognised Accredited PDF Certificate
• Digital certificate - Included
• Nationally Recognised Accredited Hard Copy Certificate
• Hard copy certificate - £35.00
• A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £35.00

This qualification can support progression to employment in roles such as:

• Care Assistant or Worker
• Adult Social Care Relief Team Worker
• Night Care Assistant
• Home Care Support Worker
• Re-Enablement Worker
• Healthcare Support Service Worker
• Mental Health Outreach/Support Worker
• Substance Misuse Worker
• Counsellor
• Health Promotion/Education Worker.

This qualification also supports progression to further learning in the following areas:

• Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
• Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
• Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
• Level 3 Diploma In Allied Health Profession Support
• Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care
• Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health (Clinical Healthcare Support)