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CERTIFICATE IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH VPS126

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification

Study Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

There are increasing numbers of children and adolescents experiencing challenges with their mental health. This certificate is focused on the mental health of children and teenagers.

Students study six modules to complete this certificate.

There are three core modules, and three electives students can choose to best suit their learning gaps. 

Modules include:  Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Child Psychology, Counselling Children, Developmental Learning and Behavioural Conditions in Children, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and Educational Psychology and more. 

This course is a must for anyone working with children and teenagers, or for parents wanting to understand more about their own child.

 

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 6 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

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Learn mental health concepts and strategies for children and young people. 

  • Learn about mental health and normal childhood development.
  • Study developmental disorders.
  • Learn about stages of learning, different 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.

 

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

You can start the course at any time. It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies.  Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way.  If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.

Each of the modules is also available to study as a standalone course, should you prefer.

 

HOW THE CERTIFICATE IS ASSESSED

The Certificate In Child And Adolescent Mental Health requires around 600 hours of study. This is made up of six 100 hour modules. To pass the course –
  1. Pass all assignments on the six 100 hour modules. There will be an assignment at the end of each lesson to submit to your tutor for marking and feedback.
  2. Pass six examinations – one on each module. These are usually taken at the end of the module and can be arranged at a time and location to suit you.

 

THE ADVANTAGES OF STUDYING WITH ACS

  • Our courses are written and taught by experienced professionals, so you know you can expect a high quality of teaching and support.
  • You can start the course at any time and study at your own pace.
  • Fit your studies around your own busy lifestyle - we provide full tutor support for all the time that you are studying.
  • Study where you want to - the choice of online or eLearning studies offer the flexibility for you to determine where and when you study.

 

WHAT NEXT?

  • Would you like to work with children and adolescents who are suffering from mental health problems?
  • Do you already work with children and adolescents and would like to increase your knowledge?
 

If you have any questions about the course, then please contact us using our FREE COURSE ADVISORY SERVICE.

 
 
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

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.


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.
Professional Practice for ConsultantsExplore becoming a consultant. This ebook contains chapters on how to be a consultant, packaging your services, delivering the services, building your resources, finding the work and getting the job, planning and ethics.
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.