Principles of Mental Health Nursing QLS Level 3

• Study the history of mental health nursing, ethical principles, and the regulatory bodies and organisations you need to be aware of in mental health nursing.
• Understand the key legislation that applies to mental health nursing and your duty of care.
• Study from home at your own pace.

This Principles of Mental Health Nursing QLS Level 3 course is perfect for anyone considering a career in the mental health industry.

During this course, you’ll learn how to assess a patient and develop a care plan for that individual, as well as the approaches to conducting interventions and the medicines available to help someone struggling with their mental health, including the benefits and adverse effects that can occur as a result of medication.

###Assessment This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.

###Course duration You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

###Study method This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

###Course outcomes Once you have successfully completed this course, you will receive a certificate of achievement in Principles of Mental Health Nursing Level 3 from the Quality License Scheme. You will also receive a learner unit summary which will list the components you have completed as part of your course.

###Awarding body This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality course materials. This Quality Licence Scheme endorses high-quality, non-regulated provisions and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example, progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.