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FETAC Certificate in Mental Health

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Mental Health (L32490).
  • Distance learning/eLearning home study course leading to a FETAC award.
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • 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.

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Who should complete this course?

  • Students who wish to achieve a FETAC credit in Mental Health Awareness at Level 6.
  • Students who wish to develop and enhance their understanding of Mental Health by personnel in the field,

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

  • acquire an understanding of the theoretical background associated with mental health issues
  • be aware of the moral, ethical and legal considerations associated with mental health
  • be familiar with theories and types of mental illness
  • understand the positive and negative factors which may affect your mental health
  • apply this knowledge in the workplace and in everyday life
  • appreciate various treatment approaches,

This distance learning, FETAC 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. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. 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.

Topics covered include:

  • What is Mental Health?
  • Realities of Mental Illness
  • Intervention and Treatment Approaches
  • 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:

  • This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

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. Click here for more information.

Accreditation:

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (L32490).
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in 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 FETAC accreditation.

Further Study Options:
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