TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (RQF).

There are no specific entry requirements, however, learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.

Minimum age restriction

Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.

Average completion timeframe

You have 24 months to complete your course.

Assessement requirements

You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.

Placement or Practical required

This course consists of online theory only.

Certification Timeframe

Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Module 1: Understanding Mental Health

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Know what is meant by mental health and mental ill-health 
• Understand how mental health care has changed over time 
• Understand the social context of mental illness 
• Understand the legal context of mental illness 

Module 2: Understanding Stress

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'stress' 
• Understand possible causes of stress 
• Understand how stress can affect an individual 
• Understand how the demands of daily life can contribute to stress 
• Understand how stress may be managed 

Module 3: Understanding Anxiety

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the terms 'anxiety' and 'panic attack 
• Understand possible causes of anxiety 
• Understand how anxiety can affect the individual and others 
• Understand how different ways of thinking and behaving can affect anxiety 
• Understand how anxiety may be managed 

Module 4: Understanding Phobias

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'phobias' 
• Understand the possible causes of phobia 
• Understand how a phobia can affect the individual and others 
• Understand how phobias may be managed 

Module 5: Understanding Depression

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'depression' 
• Understand the possible causes of depression 
• Understand how depression affects the individual and others 
• Understand how the demands of daily life can affect depression 
• Understand how depression can be managed 

Module 6: Understanding Postnatal Depression

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'postnatal depression' 
• Understand the causes of postnatal depression 
• Understand puerperal psychosis 
• Understand how postnatal depression can affect the mother and others 
• Understand how preparation for the birth can help reduce the risk of postnatal depression 
• Understand how postnatal depression may be managed 
• Understand how puerperal psychosis may be managed 

Module 7: Understanding Bipolar Disorder

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'bipolar disorder 
• Understand the causes of bipolar disorder 
• Understand how bipolar disorder can affect the individual and others 
• Understand how the demands of daily life can influence the presentation of symptoms of bipolar disorder 
• Understand how to recognise the symptoms of bipolar disorder 
• Understand how bipolar disorder may be managed 

Module 8: Understanding Schizophrenia

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'schizophrenia' 
• Understand how the media representation of schizophrenia can create confusion about the illness 
• Understand the causes of schizophrenia 
• Understand how schizophrenia can affect the individual and others 
• Understand how schizophrenia may be managed 

Module 9: Understanding Dementia

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'dementia’ 
• Understand the causes of dementia 
• Understand how dementia can affect the individual and others 
• Understand how dementia may be managed 
• Understand factors which may adversely affect a person with dementia 

Module 10: Understanding Eating Disorders

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'eating disorder' 
• Understand the causes of eating disorders 
• Understand how an eating disorder may affect the individual and others 
• Understand how a specific eating disorder may be managed 

Module 11: Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'ADHD' 
• Understand the causes of ADHD 
• Understand how ADHD can affect the individual and others 
• Understand the symptoms associated with ADHD 
• Understand how ADHD may be managed 

Module 12: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'OCD' 
• Understand the causes of OCD 
• Understand how OCD can affect the individual and others 
• Understand the thoughts and behaviour associated with OCD 
• Understand how OCD may be managed 

Module 13: Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

On successful completion of this module, you will...

• Understand the term 'PTSD' 
• Understand the causes of PTSD 
• Understand how PTSD can affect the individual and others 
• Understand the symptoms associated with PTSD 
• Understand how PTSD may be managed 

The qualification is assessed by assignments at the end of each module. The assignments will be designed to challenge your learning to demonstrate you have met all the learning outcomes. 

Each learning outcome must be met to pass this course.