Mental Health and Wellbeing OPENAWARDS Level 2

30034W0 | Leigh Adult Learning Centre
Start Date | 10/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:30 - 15:00 TUE

Is this course for me?

An introduction to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Designed for those people who are considering a career in the care sector with a specialism in mental health and wellbeing.
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What will I study?

Units include; domestic abuse, drugs and alcohol awareness.

How long is the course?

13 weeks

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is on going and developed through a portfolio of course work.

What qualifications do I need?

No formal previous qualification are required.

What can I progress onto?

Progression to Access to Mental Health or into employment

Other Information

You will receive support from a competent, approachable team of staff, who have experience in the Health or Social Care Sector. You will learn about values, interpersonal skills and the care needs of individuals; all of which are required to work in the Care Sector.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£150.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£69.00
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Therapy Professionals

Job holders in this unit group plan and apply physical and therapeutic treatments and activities to assist recovery from physical and mental illness and to minimise the effects of disabilities.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

6.52%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£15,412
Entry
£29,128
Median
£43,076
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Provides support and guidance to patients regarding hereditary conditions and genetic testing..
  • Diagnoses and treats behavioural problems in animals.
  • Adopts a holistic approach in assessing the overall health of the patient, and treats by inserting needles under the skin at particular locations according to the disorder being treated.
  • Prevents, recognises and treats injuries incurred playing sports or doing exercise and helps people manage injuries and rehabilitate themselves.
  • Manipulates and massages patient to discover the cause of pain, relieve discomfort, restore function and mobility and to correct irregularities in body structure.
  • Diagnoses and treats disorders of vision and eye movements, monitors subsequent progress and recommends further optical, pharmacological or surgical treatment as required.
  • Prescribes diet therapy and gives advice to patients, health care professionals and the public on dietetic and nutritional matters for those with special dietary requirements or to prevent illness amongst the general population.
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