Certificate in Mental Health
Do you want to help people suffering with a mental health disorder? Are you passionate about psychology and want to learn more about human behaviour? Are you interested in understanding the effects illicit and prescribed drugs can have on an individual and a society? Do you want to learn more about mental health disorders and how to identify them? Then this course is for you.
Duration
Approximately 190 hours to complete the course, which has 3 key certificates made up of 20 subjects and a celebrity mentor series (with 3 guest speakers).
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend, printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Certificate
Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.
Delivery
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
Availability of Content
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Approximately 190 hours to complete the course, which has 3 key certificates made up of 20 subjects and a celebrity mentor series (with 3 guest speakers).
There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend, printed information in English, and to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.
Online, flexible learning when it suits you and your lifestyle.
12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
Summary
The Certificate in Mental Health is designed to give you an introduction on ways to build resilience for mental well-being, explore social psychology and mental illness, psychiatric problems affecting adults and more. Once completed, you’ll have a deep understanding of common mental health conditions for both children and adults, know how to identify symptoms and how to engage with the very best support techniques and treatments.
Course Outline
Students will undertake 3 Key Modules, made up of 20 subjects each and a celebrity mentor series with 3 guest speakers.
Certificate 1: Children & Adolescent Mental Health
This certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to child and adolescent mental health, covering topics such as mental and physical health disorders, lifestyle and nutrition, social and environmental concerns, and emotional wellbeing. You will also explore a holistic approach to health and wellbeing in children and adolescents and different approaches to recovery.
Certificate 2: Mental Health in Adults
This certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to adult mental health, including the various psychological problems and complex disorders affecting adults. Explore what holistic health and wellness means and how to build resilience in adulthood. You will also learn about recovery, treatment and support options in the area of adult mental health.
Certificate 3: Celebrity Mentor Series
Hear from three celebrity industry professionals, who will provide invaluable insight and share their experience throughout our mentor series.
Jade Hameister OAM
Jade is a 20-year-old student from Melbourne, Australia. In January 2018, Jade completed her polar quest and in the process became the youngest person to ski from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole unsupported and unassisted, the first Australian woman to do so, among the first women to set a new route to the South Pole unsupported and unassisted, the youngest to both Poles and the youngest to complete the Polar Hat Trick. Her expeditions were captured as part of a National Geographic feature length documentary, released mid-2018. In the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours, Jade was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for service to Polar Exploration. She is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge about mental strength and her approach to adolescent mental health.
TOPICS
› Dealing with Bullies
› Mental Strength
› Self Motivating
Wayne Schwass
Wayne Schwass, is a former successful Australian Rules football player and has become a leading mental health advocate after speaking publicly about his own experiences with mental health in 2006. Wayne founded and created the Sunrise Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation which delivered mental health programs to secondary school students across Melbourne, Australia. This passion and commitment was also the driving force behind the creation of PukaUp, a social enterprise which focuses on mental health, emotional wellbeing and importantly suicide prevention.
TOPICS
› Introduction to Mental Health (Own Your Story)
› Emotional Connection
› Holistic Mental Health for Families
› Hopes and Fears
› Introduction to Child and Adolescent Mental Health
› Mental Health Toolbox
› Practical Tips on Helping People
› Wellbeing Champions
Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly)
Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) is a Melbourne-based paediatrician and father of three who specialises in children’s acute and chronic medical conditions from birth to 18 years. Daniel also has a passion for improving the mental health of children and adolescents. Known in the media as Dr Golly, he appears regularly on Channel Seven’s Good Friday Appeal, as well as in other television and print features.
TOPICS
› Mental Health During Pregnancy
› Post Natal Depression
› Seeking Help
For the full subject list and course guide, fill out our Enquiry Form and our course consultants will be in touch.
Assessment
Assessments are a critical step in the learning process. They help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your tutor identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course.
You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and watching videos. Each lesson will conclude with an assignment which is marked by your assigned tutor and returned to you with feedback, and if necessary, some recommended additional reading. Assessments may come in the form of – case studies, quizzes and written assessments.
Approval & Recognition
The Learning Group is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.
CPD Accredited
This course is fully CPD accredited, which means each of the modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development. Completing CPD endorsed courses gives you points that can contribute to your resume or future career. This course is a beginner level course and is aimed at people who want to support or counsel others through the processes of personal growth and change. The Learning Group has been accredited from the Professional Development Consortium and achieved Dual Accreditation & Training Excellence through the CPD Standards Office.
Who will this course interest?
This course may be of useful to people to working in:
› Social Service Worker and Case Worker
› Mental Health Outreach Officer
› Life Coach (grief, rehabilitation, addictions, academic/career)
› Mental Health Coordinator
› Family and Marriage Therapist
› Outreach and Community Support Officer
› Disabilities Services Officer
If you have a specific job in mind, it is important that you research exactly what is required before enrolling in a course. Different roles will require different skills, qualifications and recognition. If you are unsure, Enquire below and one of our course advisors will be able to help you with this.