Child and Adolescent Mental Health (SCQF level 10) CPD Award
Course code: B99C
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: CPD Award
International: Available to study online
Study at: North, West and Hebrides
Start in: January; September
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Part time: one semester
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you.
What is special about this course?
This Child and Adolescent Mental Health (SCQF level 10) module is aimed at those working with children in education, health, social care and the voluntary sectors.
You will examine the concept of health and wellbeing in relation to mental health in children and adolescents and explore key policy documents like Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).
You will gain an awareness of child and adolescent mental health services, their differences across the UK, the importance of progress, participation and partnerships, and an overview of specific mental health disorders.
Special features
- Fully online
- Variety of student disciplines brought together to discuss child and adolescent mental health
- Study flexibly in and around work and family commitments
- Module leader experienced in working with child and adolescents professionally
- All resources and textbooks available online (e-books etc)
Entry requirements
- Evidence of being able to study at SCQF level 9 is required
You will explore topics such as:
- Stigma and labelling
- Child development
- Risk factors for mental health issues for children themselves, within families and within environments
- Resilience, in particular the promotion of resilience in the school years
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will learn through a combination of video-conference lectures and tutorials, and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors.
How long will my course last?
- Part-time (unstructured): one semester (approximately 14 weeks)
- North, West and Hebrides
- You can study this fully online module from any location. You will be enrolled and receive support from UHI North, West and Hebrides
Start date
- September
- January
Fees
For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Additional costs
You may wish to purchase the core textbook for use at work too.
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from Child and Adolescent Mental Health (SCQF level 10) CPD Award to MA Health and Wellbeing.
Apply for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (SCQF level 10) CPD Award
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