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Mental Health Support Worker Course - Level 3 CPD Accredited & Certified Course

Provided by Oplex Careers

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Offer ends 30 April 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
12 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
12 CPD hours / points
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Overview

The online Mental Health Support Worker Course from Oplex Careers has been designed to help learners understand the skills involved in working with those with mental health conditions.

CPD

12 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Course Description

The online Mental Health Support Worker Course will introduce the topic of mental health then explore the types, meanings, treatments and support available for both service users and support workers. This course will provide a great insight into the importance of mental healthcare teams working in the community and how to best work with and provide treatment for those diagnosed with a range of mental health conditions.

Course Syllabus

The Mental Health Support Worker Course is split into the following modules:

  • Introduction to Mental Health
  • Comprehending Mental Health Problems
  • Laws and policies concerning Mental Health
  • The Importance of Community Mental Health Teams
  • Treatments and Procedures
  • The Participation of the Service User
  • Final Assessment

Assessment

To assess the learners ability and knowledge to effectively understand the topics contained within the Mental Health Support Worker Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.

Additionally, at the end of the course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so you will receive an instant grade and know whether you have passed the course.


Certificate

On successful completion of this Mental Health Support Worker Course learners will receive a CPD Certificate of Achievement award from Oplex Careers.

This certificate will be produced in PDF format, hard copies of the certificate will be available at an additional fee of £9.99.

Course Format

This course is delivered online through eLearning. Learners of the course will receive instant access to our interactive student learning portal, which offers 24/7 access to the Mental Health Support Worker Course.

Course Duration

The online Mental Health Support Worker Course requires 12 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.

Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.

Tutor Support

When you are studying a course it is always useful to know that you have the help and support of tutors that want you to succeed in your studies.

As part of the Mental Health Support Worker Course you will receive access to our dedicated tutor support service. The academic tutors will be able to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course.

Course Compatability

Our Mental Health Support Worker Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices.

We know that more and more people are using the web whilst they are on the move, so we have designed this Mental Health Support Worker Course to be fully compatible across tablet and smartphone devices. You will be able to access the same content from the course, just over a 3G or 4G network whilst on the move.

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James Campbell asked:

Please how many times can one retake the assessment if one did not pass at first attempt and do one has to pay again?

Answer:

Hi, The test can be retaken as many times as you need until you reach a grade you are happy with. Thanks Helpdesk

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joanne asked:

Hi is this course for anyone or do you have to be in a managerial or supervisor position

Answer:

Hi there, Great question! There are not any requirements for this course. This course is a level 3 and so will begin from a level 1 then move up to level 3 explaining each topic in detail with case studies and examples for illustration throughout; plus full tutor support. As part of your course you then go ahead and complete your final assessment, we then process and send your accredited certificate! Hope that helps and feel free to get back in touch if you have any other questions :-)

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Amy Kelly asked:

What can this course lead to? does it help towards becoming a MH support worker?

Answer:

Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development and is recognised by schools and employers across the UK. Many of our learners use this course and certificate to support job applications as well as helping them move into further training required by their employer. Once you have registered onto your course, our team receive your order then send over your login details to get started right away. Hope this helps.

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Julia asked:

hi, could you explain the difference between the 7 cpd points / hours and the 90 hours of study please

Answer:

Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. This course is CPD Accredited and so on completion of your course you can add the CPD points to your CV and professional portfolio. This is often required by employers to ensure your skills and knowledge is continually updated. Once you have registered onto your course, our team receive your order then send over your login details to get started right away. Hope this helps.

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Daisy asked:

Will doing this course inable me to apply for jobs within the mental health assistent line. As I’m very interested and no they need someone with skill

Answer:

Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development and is recognised by schools and employers across the UK. Many of our learners use this course and certificate to support job applications as well as helping them move into further training required by their employer. Once you have registered onto your course, our team receive your order then send over your login details to get started right away. Hope this helps.

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Micky Simmonite asked:

Hi I’ve struggled with meal health issues in the past an would love to do this cause to help other people an give something back can I take the course

Answer:

Thanks for messaging in. This course is a good starting point for those wanting to get into the field of Mental Health. While the course itself does not guarantee one particular job, many of our learners use this course and certificate to support job applications as well as helping them move into further training required by their employer.

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Nicola Beaman asked:

I’ve worked in care for 14yrs. I have my NVQ level 2 in health & social care, would like to become a Mental Health support worker, is this course ok

Answer:

This course would be a great addition to your CV and professional Portfolio. While it doesn't guarantee one particular job, it will help you to build on your existing knowledge and skills. Thanks

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Liam Hayden asked:

Hi, Do you need to work with service users to complete this course

Answer:

There are no requirements to work on this course. You simply register your details through Reed and our team will receive your student information to send over your details right away. Thanks

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Arun asked:

Hi Is this course only recognised in Uk. Is it valid in New Zealand. Will I be able to provide this qualification to my employer.

Answer:

Yes this course CPD Certificate is an internationally recognised award for professional development training. Although this is different from a formal qualification. Instead many of our students will use this course and certificate to support their CV and job applications and help them move into further training and/or qualifications that may be required by their employer. Hope this helps.

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Aimee asked:

Hi how long do you have access to this course?

Answer:

You have 12 months access to this course from the date you enrol. You can finish the course at any stage during this 12 month period.

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Tom asked:

Is there a difference between this course and graduate certificate in mental health awareness? Which would be more suitable for me as a support worker

Answer:

Hi, Thanks for getting in touch. This course is CPD Accredited which is training related to professional development and is recognised by schools and employers across the UK. Many of our learners use this course and certificate to support job applications as well as helping them move into further training required by their employer. Once you have registered onto your course, our team receive your order then send over your login details to get started right away. Hope this helps.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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