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Professional Development

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Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Young People


Courses

Please select the level of study you wish to apply for. Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZUR4E-20-3

Level

3

Fees

25-26 Non Accredited 20 credits

£863.00

Unassessed

25-26 Accredited 20 Credits

£1155.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.


Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment of this module will comprise a 3,000 word project.

Careers/further study

The Level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

  • BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Award

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Awards

Content

The module syllabus typically covers the following:

Infancy and young children

  • Attachment and relationship formation in vulnerable children
  • Promoting infant mental health
  • Parenting
  • Parental mental health

5 to 11 year olds

  • Self esteem and self concept 
  • Parenting
  • Exploring neurodiversity

Young people

  • Developing a sense of self
  • Peers and peer pressure
  • How to work with young people who feel unsafe

Developmental theories

  • Children experiencing trauma
  • Assessment of need and referral pathways
  • Caring for children from ethnic minority groups
  • Vulnerable children
  • Risk, resilience, problems and need

Course Director

Rachel Williams

Entry Requirements

You will need to have a keen interest in developing skills towards working with children and young people.

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children, will enable you to examine the historical perspectives and the development of current CAMHS provision and analyse the relationship with agencies that promote the health, education and wellbeing of children and young people.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

For level 6 (UZUR4E-20-3)

  • convey an understanding of the concept of childhood and what influences childhood.
  • critically analyse the challenges that can arise when working with children and young people such as engagement, legal frameworks, neurodevelopment and diversity.
  • critically analyse how working with family, carers and support networks can impact on care and treatment for young people.
  • convey an understanding of approaches that can be used to support the assessment and safety of children and young people.

For level 7 (UZUSKA-20-M)

  • critically analyse the concept of childhood and what influences childhood. 
  • critically analyse the challenges that can arise when working with children and young people such as engagement, legal frameworks, neurodevelopment and diversity. 
  • critically evaluate how working with family, carers and support networks can impact on care and treatment for young people.
  • critically evaluate approaches that can be used to support the assessment and safety of children and young people.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

The module is delivered using a variety of approaches, which may include seminars, distance learning, lecturer and facilitator-led learning, individual presentations, role play, case study presentation, group work and e-learning.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


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Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZUSKA-20-M

Level

M

Fees

25-26 Non Accredited 20 credits

£863.00

Unassessed

25-26 Accredited 20 Credits

£1155.00

Assessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.


Applications

University

Assessment

Assessment of this module will comprise a 3,000 word project.

Careers/further study

The Level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

  • BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Award

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

  • MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
  • MSc Advanced Practice
  • Professional Development Awards

Content

The module syllabus typically covers the following:

Infancy and young children

  • Attachment and relationship formation in vulnerable children
  • Promoting infant mental health
  • Parenting
  • Parental mental health

5 to 11 year olds

  • Self esteem and self concept 
  • Parenting
  • Exploring neurodiversity

Young people

  • Developing a sense of self
  • Peers and peer pressure
  • How to work with young people who feel unsafe

Developmental theories

  • Children experiencing trauma
  • Assessment of need and referral pathways
  • Caring for children from ethnic minority groups
  • Vulnerable children
  • Risk, resilience, problems and need

Course Director

Rachel Williams

Entry Requirements

You will need to have a keen interest in developing skills towards working with children and young people.

Introduction

This 20 credit module, Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children, will enable you to examine the historical perspectives and the development of current CAMHS provision and analyse the relationship with agencies that promote the health, education and wellbeing of children and young people.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

For level 6 (UZUR4E-20-3)

  • convey an understanding of the concept of childhood and what influences childhood.
  • critically analyse the challenges that can arise when working with children and young people such as engagement, legal frameworks, neurodevelopment and diversity.
  • critically analyse how working with family, carers and support networks can impact on care and treatment for young people.
  • convey an understanding of approaches that can be used to support the assessment and safety of children and young people.

For level 7 (UZUSKA-20-M)

  • critically analyse the concept of childhood and what influences childhood. 
  • critically analyse the challenges that can arise when working with children and young people such as engagement, legal frameworks, neurodevelopment and diversity. 
  • critically evaluate how working with family, carers and support networks can impact on care and treatment for young people.
  • critically evaluate approaches that can be used to support the assessment and safety of children and young people.

Key Facts

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

Learning and Teaching

The module is delivered using a variety of approaches, which may include seminars, distance learning, lecturer and facilitator-led learning, individual presentations, role play, case study presentation, group work and e-learning.

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Health Professions facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

You can also follow us on Twitter @UWEhasCPD.

Title

20 credit level 6 or level 7 module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses