Mental Health Awareness and Capacity Act

Course Aims:

To provide students with an awareness of various mental health issues and an overview of the Mental Health Capacity Act.

Course objectives

By the end of the training session the students will be equipped with the following:

• An understanding of the mental health capacity act
• How the act affects working practices
• The do's and dont's when dealing with Service Users
• Various mental health issues
• Techniques for managing clients with issues
• How to look after yourself
• Knowing your limits
• Extra help available to carers

Course syllabus:

Mental Health Capacity Act, working practices, company policies, causes of mental health issues, managing mental health issues, taking care of yourself, support.

Course duration:

• 3 hours

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment by trainer.

Certificate

• (2 certificates) Mental Health Awareness/Introduction to Mental Health Capacity Act

Certificate duration:

• 3 years