Mental Health and Resilience
Entry requirements
A level
One of these must be A Level Psychology
Full Access to HE Diploma in Health, Nursing or Social Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
(C or above on the core) in Health
UCAS Tariff
About this course
The Foundation Degree 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. The Foundation Degree develops your knowledge of the theoretical principles which underpin mental health and resilience across the lifespan and in a variety of contexts. You will examine a range of subjects which relate to working with individuals in the mental health and resilience sectors. This includes topics such as counselling skills, safeguarding, wellbeing, and psychological theories. Such knowledge will provide you with the opportunity to develop holistically as a practitioner and to explore the range of settings and services which benefit from understanding such a highly contemporary subject. The skills and knowledge that is obtained within the first year of the Foundation Degree and further developed in the second year is utilised and applied to practice through sector relevant placements sourced by Blackpool and the Fylde College.
Foundation Degree placements within the sector will only occur during the second year and will be an opportunity to expand your current experience and gain vital employability skills. Practical experience of working in various settings is a highly sought after attribute by many employers.
On completion of this programme of study it is envisaged that you will have the skills, knowledge, confidence and creativity required to be successful in this highly challenging and rewarding field of work. The programme incorporates themes of communication and interpersonal skills, mental health, resilience, and safeguarding along with the development of key academic and digital skills. 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.
Completion of the Foundation Degree provides the opportunity to progress onto the BA (Hons) in Mental Health and Resilience, validated by Lancaster University. The diverse nature of mental health has created a wide range of career progression opportunities in a variety of sectors such as mental health settings, pastoral education roles, community support and therapeutic practices. The Foundation Degree intends to provide you with the necessary skill sets to support your entry into these sectors or further progression within your chosen career.
Modules
Level 4
Introduction to Academic Study SM4MD155 20 No
Underpinning Principles of Mental Health SM4MD156 20 No
Developing Resilience SM4MD157 20 No
Professional Behaviours and Skills SM4MD158 20 No
Safeguarding and Mental Health SM4MD159 20 No
Mental Health and Resilience Frameworks SM4MD160 20 No
Level 5
Work Based Learning SM5MD213 20 No
Professional Portfolio Development SM5MD214 20 No
Wellbeing and Interventions SM5MD215 20 No
Coaching and Mentoring SM5MD216 20 No
Comorbidity of Mental Health SM5MD217 20 No
Psychological Theories SM5MD218 20 No
Assessment methods
Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Coursework 77% 64% 0%
Exam 0% 8% 0%
Practical 23% 28% 0%
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