Entry Requirements
Please contact our Distance Learning team in the first instance should you wish to express your interest in this or any of our Distance Learning courses.
Email distancelearning@darlington.ac.uk or telephone the team directly on 01325 503126
All Level 2 Distance Learning courses are funded if you are 19+ years old by 31st August 2021 AND you already hold a full and relevant level 2 qualification (or above).
If you have not already achieved a full level 2 qualification please contact the Distance Learning Team to discuss alternative payment methods.
What's Involved
This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, the legislation and guidance surrounding mental health, risk factors that may affect mental well-being and how to build resilience against these, and the impact mental health concerns may have on young people and others.
This course is split into five manageable units:
This course is split into four manageable units:
Unit 1: Understand the principles of mental health concerns in the context of children and young people
Unit 2: Legislation and best practice relating to children and young people’s mental health
Unit 3: Living with childhood mental health conditions
Unit 4: Understand how to minimise the risk of mental health concerns in children and young people
Unit 5: Understand causes and diagnosis of mental health concerns in children and young people
Course modules could be subject to change. You will be made aware of any amendments to the programme prior to enrolment.
Course Assessment Method
Online assessments.
What's Next
Gain a nationally recognised qualification to assist you in your chosen career pathway.
| Course Information | |
| Qualification Type: | Certificate in Understanding Children and YoungPeople's Mental Health (RQF) |
| Level: | Level 2 |
| Awarding Body: | Training Qualifications UK |
| Academic Year: | 22/23 |
| Start Date: | August 2022 |