Approaches to Mental Health Theory CPD

University of Manchester

Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 12 Months HealthLawPolicingSocial work, childhood, and youth studiesSociology

Approaches to Mental Health Theory CPD PgCert is a postgraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught part-time over 12 months.

About this course

Our part-time master's-level CPD units in Approaches to Mental Health Theory are aimed at mental health and healthcare professionals who want to stay up to date with the latest research and other developments within contemporary mental health services.

Our courses have been designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in current complex issues in mental health, and include:

- Critical Decision Making in Mental Health Practice

- The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

- Applied Psychiatry

- Applied Mental Health Law

- Best Interest Assessor

The focus of the units is on mental health, with emphasis on the integration of mental health issues, psychiatry and mental health law in multi-disciplinary teams from a social perspective.

The lecturers will reflect this multi-disciplinary approach and will include psychiatrists, lawyers, psychologists, nurses and social workers, as well as service users and carers.

You will also learn how to translate research insights into practice.

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Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Health, Law, Policing, Social work, childhood, and youth studies, Sociology