Mental Health (QQI Level 6)
€239.00
- Course Fee: Special Offer: €239
- Award: QQI Level 6 component Certificate in Mental Health (6N2209).
- NFQ Credit Value: 15 Credits.
- Format: Distance Learning course supported with fully qualified tutors & accredited by QQI.
- Students can complete this course within 10 weeks which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
- Student work placement Insurance covered at no extra cost.
- Garda Vetting Provided.
- No classes to attend.
Course Description
This QQI Mental Health Awareness qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and schizophrenia among others – all conditions under the topic mental health.
Learners will:
- acquire an understanding of the theoretical background associated with mental health issues
- be made aware of the moral, ethical and legal considerations associated with mental health
- be familiar with the theories and types of mental illness
- understand the positive and negative factors which may affect your mental health and to gain insight into the strategies for the promotion of positive mental health
- understand and appreciate the various treatment approaches from a biopsychosocial perspective
- be able to apply this knowledge in the workplace and in everyday life.
This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.
Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension.
Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.
Course Details
The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 4 units.
- Unit 1: What is Mental Health?
- Unit 2: Realities of Mental Illness.
- Unit 3: Intervention and Treatment Approaches.
- Unit 4: Recovery and Advocacy.
Preferred entry level:
- Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
- As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
Programme Entry Requirements:
- If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
- If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
Progression to further Studies:
- Learners who successfully complete this QQI Level 6 programme in Mental Health Awareness (6N2209) may use this certificate to towards the completion of other courses within this field such as: Social and Vocational Integration (6M2218) and Inclusive Education and Training (6M2263).
This Certificate can also be used as a standalone qualification.
Assessment:
Learner Record 50%
Project 50%
Learner Record:
A personal journal will be compiled by candidates. It will include a record of how the candidate integrates the knowledge and understanding of mental health issues into their daily work. The journal should show a record of how the candidate recognises the symptoms and characteristics of mental illness, the impact of mental illness on the individual and how they integrated strategies to improve mental health and aid recovery.
Project:
The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the key learning outcomes. Candidates will be required to research a range of documents which will be supplied and integrate this knowledge and understanding into a comprehensive project.
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 6 component Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (6N2209).
- QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards on the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
- There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and QQI accreditation.
Delivery Format
This QQI Mental Health 6N2209 course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend.
Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
