Certificate in Mental Health Studies
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Certificate
- Code
- C94
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credit points
Description
The Certificate in Mental Health Studies 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.
Career relevance and employability
This qualification is relevant to you if you work in any aspect of health and social care, although particularly if you work in the NHS and within voluntary sector agencies and charities – for example in befriending schemes or as an advocacy and support worker. The certificate will provide theory to underpin your support roles, and is a good starting point from which to enter a range of professional roles.
For planning your next career steps, visit the OU Careers Advisory Service.
Courses
For this certificate you require:
60 points from the following compulsory courses:
| Level 2 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
| or | ||
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
| and | ||
|
30 | Feb 2011 |
| or | ||
|
30 | Oct 2010 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued courses K257, KYN257
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
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required courses 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.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
- Introduction to the Award Regulations
- General Award Regulations
- Certificate in Mental Health Studies
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Health and Social Care.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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