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Mental Health and Resilience

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UCAS Code: B990 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Blackpool and the Fylde College

UCAS Code: B990 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Entry requirements

A level

C,C,D

Pass full Access to HE Diploma in Health, Nursing or Social Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

in Health and Social Care or related subject

T Level

Pass (C and above)


in Health

UCAS Tariff

80

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Health studies

This Certificate of Higher Education in Mental Health and Resilience is a unique qualification which is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in non-medical mental health settings.

This degree intends to support your development of key skills and attributes that will enhance your professional practice in non-medical mental health roles such as community mental health services, emotional wellbeing and pastoral roles in schools, and dual support services.

As well as transitioning directly into work, successful graduates can also progress onto our foundation degree programme towards gaining an honours degree and further enhance their career prospects.

Modules

Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Introduction to Academic Study SM4MD155 20 Yes
Underpinning Principles of Mental Health SM4MD156 20 No
Professional Behaviours and Skills SM4MD158 20 No
Safeguarding and Mental Health SM4MD159 20 No
Mental Health and Resilience Frameworks SM4MD160 20 No
Developing Resilience SM4MD237 20 No

Assessment methods

Assessment Method Level 4
Coursework 82%

Tuition fees

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England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University Centre

Department:

Health, Care and Early years

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