Certificate in Mental Health Studies
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Certificate
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credits
Description
The Certificate in Mental Health Studies will appeal to a wide range of people with an interest in this complex and challenging topic – including health and social care practitioners, service users/survivors, and friends and families. It uses a holistic framework to explore ideas and practice in mental health – encouraging you to review your own beliefs and experiences and to challenge yourself and others on a more informed footing. It also examines how social, environmental, economic and political factors shape and constrain our understandings and experiences of mental health and distress. This certificate course aims to:
- develop your knowledge and understanding of mental health and distress in relation to individuals, institutions and the wider society
- help you explore the diverse and frequently competing perspectives that characterise the world of mental health
- develop and improve practice in health and social care services for people experiencing mental distress or ill-health.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
This qualification will be relevant if you work in any aspect of health and social care, and particularly if you work in the NHS, within voluntary sector agencies, or in charities (for example in befriending schemes or in an advocacy or support role). The certificate will provide theory to underpin your practice, and is a good starting point from which to enter a range of professional roles.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules you will be awarded a Certificate in Mental Health Studies. You will be entitled to use the letters Cert Men Hlth Stud (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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