Understanding Mental Health QQI Level 5

Who should complete?

Understanding Mental Health (5N3772)is suitable for a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, counselors, and community advocates. It is also valuable for human resources professionals interested in fostering supportive workplace environments. Additionally, individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of mental health or support family members and caregivers of those with mental health conditions can benefit from completing this course.

Entry Requirements

To access programmes leading to this award the learner should have reached the standards of knowledge, skill and competence associated with the preceding level of the National Framework of Qualifications. This may have been achieved through a formal qualification or through relevant life and work experience.

Ideally a minimum of Level 4 certificate standard of education and a strong interest in the provision of quality care in a healthcare setting.

Proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as computer literacy skills, are essential. Students undertaking Level 6 module s are expected to demonstrate proficiency in reading, drafting, preparing, and comprehending information across various topics. Basic IT skills and access to necessary equipment such as a computer, broadband, email, Microsoft Office, and recording equipment are required for skills demonstration tasks. Additionally, learners must be capable of self-directed study as this module is delivered through blended learning.

Progression

Successful completion of Understanding Mental Health (5N3772) enables the learner to transfer to programmes leading to other certificates where this component is a mandatory or an elective requirement.

Understanding Mental Health (5N3772) is an elective module towards the Healthcare Support Level 5 – 5M4339 Major Award.