Venue & course dates:
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Pre-requisite / Entry level:
None
Course format:
online learning modules with assignments + 2 online exams (Can be completed remotely via recorded video call)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc) - optional
Course content:
- Unit UMH1 - Understand mental health (Level 1)
- Unit UMH2 - Understand mental health (Level 2)
- Unit UMH3 - Understanding stress and anxiety
- Unit UMH4 - Understanding depression
- Unit UMH5 - Understanding postnatal depression
- Unit UMH6 - Understanding eating disorders
- Unit UMH7 - Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Unit UMH8 - Understanding phobias
- Unit UMH9 - Understanding bipolar disorder
- Unit UMH10 - Understanding dementia
- Unit UMH11 - Understanding schizophrenia
Duration:
- GLH (Guided Learning Hours): 126. (GLH incl’s. coursework, research/reading, revision, written exams)
- Home study (Coursework): This is completed in your own time
Attendance:
Online learning + online exam (invigilated via live recorded video call, or in person at our Bideford, Devon centre)
+ monthly video calls for coursework support (dates tbc) - optional
Exam board:
VTCT - Vocational training & charitable trust & ITEC
(Ofqual / government regulated - www.vtct.org.uk)
Career potential:
Mental health coach - employed or self-employed, working in a salon or spa or as a home / mobile therapist.
How this could benefit your clients:
Support clients with mental health conditions, such as stress, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, post-natal depression, OCD, phobias
Qualifications gained:
VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
&
VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Qualification reference:
VTCT codes: MH1A1 & MH2C1
Qulaification no: 603/6456/7 & 603/7105/5
10 CIMSPA CPD points awarded to the Level 2 qualification.
Insurance:
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