Online College!Professional Learning - Health & Social Care
Free Online Courses!Adult
Course Type:
Equal Course
Entry Requirements:
Learners should be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English at Level 1 and above. Learners will also need a good level of IT skills to be able to access and navigate the learning platform and keep in contact with their tutor.
Learners will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet device with access to the internet. The setup of this course enables learners to study independently and flexibly at times convenient to them.
Start date:
Sep 2026
Course Overview
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
What will I learn?
This qualification consists of the following 5 mandatory units:
• Understand children and young people’s mental health in context • Understand factors which may affect children and young people’s mental health • Understand children and young people’s mental health concerns • Understand the impact of children and young people’s mental health concerns • Understand how to support children and young people with mental health concerns
During the course learners will develop their understanding of the concept of mental health and how society’s view of mental health has changed over time.
Learners will explore the risk factors that can affect young people’s mental health and the behaviours displayed that may indicate a mental health concern.
The course will cover the importance of diagnosis and the reasons why children and young people may be reluctant to seek a diagnosis of their mental health.
Person-centred approaches to support will be highlighted alongside how to promote mental well-being, and the services and treatment involved with children mental health.
Learners will find out more about each condition including warning signs and symptoms and investigate the impact it can have in an individual’s life. They will investigate treatment methods and management options available.
How is the course delivered?
Learners will be given access to a comprehensive online learning platform which will provide them with detailed knowledge and information to support their successful completion of each unit.
Further self-directed research is encouraged to expand learner’s understanding of key topics.
How will my learning be assessed?
Clear deadlines will be provided for each unit to ensure the qualification is completed within the set time frame. · Completion and progress on each unit is clearly identified on the learner’s online dashboard. · Learners will receive regular written feedback throughout the course including opportunities for further development.
Additional Information
You will be completing work in relation to each unit, which a range of activities and questioning to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding. You will complete this online using the online platform.
The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course.
