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Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert
City Campus
Part Time
Jan 2028
9 Month
Train to become an approved mental health professional with our Mental Health Practice course to develop your career in this demanding but rewarding profession. This Social Work England-approved course is for registered social workers, mental health nurses, learning disability nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists. We'll provide you with a specialist understanding of mental health and you'll develop the competencies needed to practice as an approved mental health professional. As part of this course, you'll: Build your skills and knowledge to expand your current remit and carry out certain mental health-related responsibilities Embed professional and ethical approaches into your practice to ensure you operate as a safe and effective practitioner Critically reflect on what service users and their carers need to maximise successful outcomes Gain a thorough understanding of current legislation and mental health law Study prevalent and topical issues in society, ranging from asylum to substance misuse and child protection Learn to act independently and assertively and take accountability for the decisions you make Apply your skills hands-on through varied work placements.
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