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Certificate in Mental Health

$995.00

Learn ways to help other people

Use online certificate courses in mental health to understand better the signs, symptoms and possible treatments of adult mental health problems. Work towards a career in community support services or use a certificate in mental health support work to enrich your current career. Our mental health certificate covers the implications of labelling and stigma, sleep, hygiene, physical activity, mindfulness and stress management. It includes sections on suicide, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological treatments – and explores the difference between mental distress and illness. Enrol today to discover ways to help others and understand yourself.
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Course Duration

~140 Hours
 | 6 Months Access

Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per-week. See our free course guide for detailed duration information.

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Be awarded with a certificate of achievement on completion of this course.

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Start from just $995.00
Enrol with a flexible payment plan or pay upfront and save. Phone 0800 342 829 to discuss a payment option that suits you.

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CAREER BENEFITS

  • Identify some factors that might stop people from seeking help
  • Discover ways social relationships can help produce good mental health
  • Explore how illness and distress are different 
  • Learn how to provide recovery support for those affected by mental health issues   
  • Build your confidence and skills when relating to people with mental health issues
  • This course can provide a pathway for future study 
  • A mental health certificate online with flexible study options
  • The Career Academy donates a portion of all course proceeds to Youthline

COURSE CONTENTS

The Certificate in Mental Health comprises the following 10 modules;
  1. Introduction to Mental Health
  2. Risk and Protective Factors
  3. Stress
  4. Helping Yourself and Others
  5. Mental Health in the Workplace
  6. Suicide Risk and Intervention
  7. Recognise and Respond to Domestic Violence
  8. Aged Care and Support Services
  9. Psychotherapeutic and Pharmacological Treatments in Mental Health
  10. Ethical Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals

PAYMENT OPTIONS

PAYMENT PLAN FROM $25 PER WEEK

Pay a total of $995.00 + GST around your schedule with our flexible, interest-free payment plan, that also includes an 8 day money back guarantee.
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Get access to a CCH Mental Health eBook with this course
Mental health is one of the most difficult work related risks to manage. Despite being a part of the duty of care, most businesses find the challenge of managing mental health risks in the workplace overwhelming. Part of the difficulty is that the approach to mental health management to date has been mostly reactive. This eBook explores the obligations relating to managing mental health risks in the workplace and outlines a holistic approach to the prevention of work related mental health risks.

Why The Career Academy?

We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with industry to deliver you the latest and most up to date content. We have almost 15 years experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.

  • Upskill and be awarded with a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
  • Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
  • Get free access to the career centre who will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
  • 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

Receive unlimited tutor support

Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed. They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.

Be awarded with an industry recognised certificate

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy. This an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV Review.

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There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking on “Enrol Now” and following the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors – call 0800 342 829 or email them at info@careeracademy.co.nz

This course costs $795.00 + GST or only $25 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.

This course takes approximately 140 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.

This course will build your confidence and skills when relating to people with mental health issues.

Contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

Watch this video to see how online learning works: 

Absolutely! You’ve got a 8 day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee*.

A Certificate in Mental Health gives you a greater understanding of the ways in which you might provide recovery support for those affected by mental health issues.
Absolutely! If you have prior experience or qualifications that cross over to some of the modules in this course, you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This allows you to be recognised and credited to certain modules, meaning you can reduce the number of modules you need to study, whilst still getting the full qualification. Click here to find out more about RPL
Many of our students use this course to compliment their other qualifications. Watch this video from Catriona Pianina, one of our successful students who was able to marry up her qualification from The Career Academy with her other qualifications and present herself to employers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-TIxlSS5gI
The Career Academy has developed levels to give you guidance on the difficulty of the course. Certificates are generally at TCA Level 4 and Diplomas are at TCA Level 6. You can view the levels at www.careeracademy.co.nz/course-levels