iCQ
Level 2
QN: 603/4694/2
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iCQ Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iCQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 115 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
iCQ
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
115 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
The principles of mental health awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand mental health
- Understand the impact of mental health care provision and how this has changed over time
- Understand the social context of mental illness
2
Understand how to support individual experiencing mental health problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand strategies and self-help techniques to manage mental health problems
- Understand how mental health conditions can affect others
- Know the medical and non-medical interventions available to support an individual with mental health problems
- Understand the role and availability of support for an individual with mental health problems.
3
Understand laws and legislation related to mental health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal context of mental health
- Know the rights of individuals with mental health problems
- Understand legal rights and issues around confidentiality
4
Understand specific mental health complications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of mental health problems
- Understand the different signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
- Understand the risk factors of common mental health problems
- Understand the impact of mental health problems on an individual’s wellbeing and lifestyle
- Understand how postnatal depression may affect the bond between the mother and baby
- Understand the four main common types of dementia in England
- Understand common eating disorders and how they may affect an individual
5
Understand the effects of poor mental health on an individual
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how mental health problems can impact on an individual
- Understand how stress, anxiety and panic attacks affect an individual managing their mental health needs
- Understand self-management of stress and anxiety
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4694/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iCQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019