IAO
    Level 2
    QN: 603/6667/9
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    IAO Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAO. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 135 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    IAO
    Syllabus Units
    5 Units
    Guided Hours
    135 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Understand concerns in relation to children and young people’s mental health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand behaviour that is associated with mental ill-health in children and young people
    • Understand stress and anxiety in children and young people
    • Understand depression in children and young people
    • Know about mental health conditions that children and young people may experience
    2

    Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand risk factors which may affect the mental well-being of children and young people
    • Understand the potential effects of developmental changes on the mental health of children and young people
    • Understand how ab
    • use or bullying may affect the mental health of a child or young person
    3

    Understand how to support children and young people with mental ill -health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand person-centred approaches to supporting children and young people with mental ill-health
    • Understand how to promote mental well-being in children and young people
    • Understand services and treatment involved with children and young people’s mental health
    4

    Understand the context of children and young people’s mental health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of mental health
    • Know the legislation and guidance that applies to children and young people’s mental health
    • Understand how society views mental health
    5

    Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental ill-health

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the impact mental ill-health can have on children and young people
    • Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental ill-health on others
    • Understand the importance of being diagnosed with mental ill-health

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6667/9
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    IAO
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2020