Level 7 Care of Children and Young People in Crisis, PG Short Course, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
PG Short Course	Part-time	6 months	September, April	find out	find out

About Level 7 Care of Children and Young People in Crisis, PG Short Course - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

This course provides an overview of the principles and practice of contemporary mental health approaches focusing on the core knowledge, skills and values in supporting children and young people with mental health challenges.

It demonstrates how theories, concepts and up-to-date evidence derived from mental health, social science and related fields can enhance the delivery of care and education for this overlooked group. There is a clear focus on providing the practitioner with practical skills to enhance service delivery and improve the service experience for the young people concerned.

What you'll study

The course will cover topics including:

Stigma busting
Physical and mental health interplay
Normal development and attachment
Attachment issues
Neurodiversity
Family systems
Adolescence
Self-Harm and suicidal ideation including contagion
The unwell teen
Eating disorders
Gender, body image and social media
Adverse Childhood experiences
Trauma and its effects on behaviour and development

Careers and Opportunities

After this course you could go into roles such as:

Policy development
Service manager
Specialist care worker

After this course you could go on to work for:

The NHS
Local authorities
Private sector healthcare providers
Charities

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject area. Applicants without a Level 6 qualification will be considered on an individual basis, considering relevant experience and academic achievement

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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