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(Cert.) Professional Studies
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies
| Number of Places: |
16 |
| Venue: |
To be confirmed |
| Time: |
9.30 am to 12.30 pm |
| Dates: |
12 weeks, Wednesdays, April 30 to
July 16 2003. |
The course will include:
- What do we mean by child and adult mental health?
- Positive and negative influences on the development of
children and young people.
- The impact of trauma on children's lives and
development.
- Emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties
in children and young people.
- Responding to emotional difficulties and challenging
behaviours.
- Ethical working practices and the rights of children
and young people.
- Assessment
- Evidence-based practice.
- 15 CAT points at Level 2 or 3
Target audience: Those working with
children and young people, who would like a foundation
training in child and adolescent mental health and are
able to study at Degree Level 2 or 3. Cost to be
approximately £140. Held in conjunction with
Gloucestershire Partnership NHS Trust and the University
of Gloucestershire. The course will be based in
Gloucester.
Course co-ordinator and contact for further information
and application pack:
Shirley Margerison, (01453) 562284, Primary Mental Health
Worker, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Training,
Marsburg House, Bowbridge Lane, Stroud, Glos. GL5 2JP
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