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Certificate in Mental Health

Learn How to Help People Dealing with Mental Health

Gain skills to help people with mental health issues with our Certificate in Mental Health. Learn to identify symptoms, execute treatments, and understand psychology for careers in social services, counseling, and healthcare.

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Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with 12 months of access time to complete your course.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated tutor support.

Course Overview

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Mental Health Coordinator
  • Nursing – Mental Health Nurse
  • Social Services (Social Worker) and Case Workers
  • Probations Officers and Corrections Treatment Facilitator
  • Family and Marriage Therapist
  • Psychology Professor/Lecturer
  • Psychologist – Sports, Clinical, Forensic, Social, Military, Aviation, Industrial, Criminal, Educational, Developmental, Comparative, Child Psychiatrist or Psychiatrist Aide
  • Counselling

Course Fees Include

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Course Accreditation

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) Endorsed

Career House is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association which recognises quality and excellence in education providers in tertiary education.

Assessments

Assessments are a critical step in the learning process. They help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your tutor identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course.

You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and watching videos. Each lesson will conclude with an assignment which is marked by your assigned tutor and returned to you with feedback, and if necessary, some recommended additional reading. Assessments may come in the form of – case studies, quizzes and written assessments.

Payment Options

You can choose either an interest-free weekly payment plan starting from just $26 per week or you can pay the course fees upfront, with a substantial discount. 

To get the total course cost you’ll need to talk to Career House’s course advisors as pricing is based on the payment option selected, qualification type, your individual study requirements, course options and additions and current promotions. 

Course Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites to enrol in this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend printed information in English. You must be able to write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.

About The Course

Learn How to Manage Mental Health in Adults, Psychopharmacology, Social Psychology, and How You Can Help People in Need

Want to become the helping hand that supports people dealing with mental health? The Certificate in Mental Health is designed for anyone wanting a career helping people suffering from mental health in fields such as social services, probational services, community services, psychology, counselling, education, health care, and more.

This course will teach you the step-by-step process to identify the signs and symptoms of adult mental disorders and execute effective treatments for mental health. You will also learn about psychology, abnormal psychology, human behaviour, psychopharmacology, and social psychology. This course is designed to help you relate, and communicate with individuals suffering from mental illnesses and understand the different factors causing them.

Even better, you can study this course 100% online with the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere, tapping into the online courses in Australia. Throughout this course, you will also be introduced to different mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, brain disorders, and substance-related disorders, their effects on children, adolescents, and adults, and how to manage them. This comprehensive training provides the perfect foundation for a mental health career, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by these conditions.

Study from $26 Per Week

Want to study for the Certificate in Mental Health but can’t afford to pay upfront? No problem! This course comes with a super affordable payment plan option. Simply pay as low as $26 per week towards your course until the course is paid off and stress less. For more details and to enroll, visit Careerhouse where we make education accessible and affordable.

Testimonials

"Great psychology course and brilliant support throughout, loved it would recommend to anyone interested in getting a start in this area." -Nick R

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