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CERTIFICATE IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH VPS126

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Why Study Child and Adolescent Mental Health?

There are increasing numbers of children and adolescents experiencing challenges with their mental health today. This can affect their social skills, their education, their family, their wellbeing and their future. Early interventions and an understanding of the difficulties the child or adolescent is facing can help them in the short and long term.

This certificate qualification is focused on the mental health of children and teenagers.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is suitable for –

  • Parents
  • Foster carers
  • Carers
  • Support workers
  • Social workers
  • Counsellors
  • Youth workers
  • Teachers
  • Teaching assistants
Anyone who has an interest in ensuring that children and young people are supported in overcoming any difficulties they are experiencing with their mental health.

 

What Will You Learn In This Course?

During the course, you will learn more about –

  • Mental health concepts.
  • Strategies for supporting children and young people struggling with their mental health.
  • Child development.
  • Developmental disorders.
  • The stages of learning, theories and motivations.

Recognising the signs and symptoms of mental health issues in a child and adolescent is important. The earlier the symptoms are caught, the easier it is to help and support the child. This course provides you with an in depth insight into child and adolescent mental health.

You will study six modules to complete this certificate.

There are three core modules of –

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health

You then choose three electives from the list below to suit you and your study interests.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH VPS126
 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY BPS211
 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH BPS214
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 3 of the following 7 modules.
 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS307
 COUNSELLING CHILDREN BPS218
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 DEVELOPMENTAL, LEARNING AND BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN BPS215
 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY BPS105
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311

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What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology With ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • They are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

Unfortunately, more and more children and adolescents are struggling with their mental health today.

Would you like to learn more for your own interest?

Would you like to work with children who are struggling with their mental health?

Then this course is an in depth and intensive look into child and adolescent mental health.

You can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


Check out our eBooks

Coping Better with Negative EmotionsThis book is designed to help you understand the things that cause stress, the problems that can arise, and the broad range of ways people might manage their stress.
Psychological ProfilingPsychological profiling is used to assess anyone from potential new staff and school children to serial killers. It helps you to determine someone’s personality, neuroses, mental health and career suitability. This book provides an excellent overview of psychological profiling techniques and pitfalls.
Counselling HandbookA book for both students, as well as volunteers who may be involved in helping people with problems. This is a starting point for understanding counselling, and a reference for developing counselling skills. The book contains seven chapters: 1. Where can counselling be used 2. How to see behind the mask 3. Emotions and attitudes 4. How to communicate better when all you have is words 5. Theory versus practice 6. Diffusing difficult situations 7. Golden rules or tips
How Children ThinkAnyone who has ever tried to make a child do anything (clean up their mess, desist from throwing mud, stop drawing on the walls) knows that children think differently to adults. This book attempts to provide the skills and knowledge to develop a greater understanding of children.