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Level 7 Care of Children and Young People in Crisis, PG Short Course

University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Level 7 Care of Children and Young People in Crisis, PG Short Course - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

This course provides an overview of the principles and practice of contemporary mental health approaches focusing on the core knowledge, skills and values in supporting children and young people with mental health challenges.

It demonstrates how theories, concepts and up-to-date evidence derived from mental health, social science and related fields can enhance the delivery of care and education for this overlooked group. There is a clear focus on providing the practitioner with practical skills to enhance service delivery and improve the service experience for the young people concerned.

What you'll study

The course will cover topics including:

  • Stigma busting
  • Physical and mental health interplay
  • Normal development and attachment
  • Attachment issues
  • Neurodiversity
  • Family systems
  • Adolescence
  • Self-Harm and suicidal ideation including contagion
  • The unwell teen
  • Eating disorders
  • Gender, body image and social media
  • Adverse Childhood experiences
  • Trauma and its effects on behaviour and development

Careers and Opportunities

After this course you could go into roles such as:

  • Policy development
  • Service manager
  • Specialist care worker

After this course you could go on to work for:

  • The NHS
  • Local authorities
  • Private sector healthcare providers
  • Charities

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject area.  Applicants without a Level 6 qualification will be considered on an individual basis, considering relevant experience and academic achievement

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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