Advanced Certificate in Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Gain the Advanced Mental Health Skills to Help Children and Youth in Need

Are you driven by a commitment to support the mental and emotional health of children and adolescents? Eager to delve deeper into the complexities of young minds and their unique challenges? Do you anticipate a career where you can profoundly influence the mental wellbeing of the younger generation through effective counselling and supportive education? The Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health is your gateway to not just a job, but a truly rewarding career dedicated to empowering young individuals navigating various mental health issues.

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Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
Self-paced. Approximately 700 hours to complete the course, which has seven key modules made up of 69 lessons.
Delivery
Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated mentor support.

Course Overview

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Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

This course may be of interest to people working or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Counselling
  • School Counsellor
  • Psychotherapy
  • Human Resources
  • Teaching Support
  • Caring Roles
  • Welfare and Social Work
  • Life Coaching and Therapy
  • Rehabilitation and Healthcare

What You’ll Get

  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • One-on-one mentor and a student support advisor available to you 5 days a week.
  • Upon course completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, and a Statement of Attainment for each module completed.

Student Support

You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, mentor and course consultants, who are available 5 days per week.

Assessments

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving on to the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors 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, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Certification

Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each certificate completed and a Certificate of Completion.

About The Course

Empower Young Minds: Advance Your Skills in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Are you driven by a commitment to support the mental and emotional health of children and adolescents? Eager to delve deeper into the complexities of young minds and their unique challenges? Do you anticipate a career where you can profoundly influence the mental wellbeing of the younger generation through effective counselling and supportive education? The Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, offered by The Learning Group, is your gateway to not just a job, but a truly rewarding career dedicated to empowering young individuals navigating various mental health issues.

This comprehensive advanced course delves deeply into the mental health of children and teenagers, structured into seven essential modules. It begins with 'Child and Adolescent Mental Health', focusing on the nature and scope of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and environmental impacts on young people. 'Child Psychology' offers insights into the developmental stages from infancy through adolescence. The module on 'Anger Management' equips learners with strategies to manage anger in children and adolescents, crucial for those in counselling and education. 'Developmental, Learning, and Behavioural Conditions' covers conditions like Autism and ADHD, while 'Adolescent Psychology' examines the physical, intellectual and emotional development of teenagers. Additionally, integrating knowledge from Life Coaching Courses can further enhance your skills in supporting and guiding young individuals towards better mental health and overall well-being.

Additionally, 'Play Therapy' introduces creative and therapeutic techniques to support the mental health of young people. Lastly, the 'Developmental Psychology', explores theoretical approaches and key concepts across various life stages. This module provides an in-depth understanding of cognitive and social development in early childhood, the challenges of middle childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and the cognitive and psychological changes in older people. 

Upon completing this course, various career opportunities open up in counselling, school counselling, psychotherapy, human resources, teaching support, welfare, social work, life coaching, and healthcare. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to support and guide children and adolescents through their mental health journeys, making a significant difference in their lives and the community. Pursuing this training is an excellent way to launch a mental health career where you can truly impact others positively.

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