Advanced Mental Health Care and First Aid Mastery Bundle with Counselling, Therapy, and Dual Diagnosis Training
Course Overview
This comprehensive mastery bundle provides advanced knowledge and practical skills in mental health care, first aid, counselling, therapy, and dual diagnosis support. Designed for healthcare providers, counsellors, social workers, and mental health practitioners, the course equips learners to deliver effective mental health interventions, manage crises, and support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. The programme integrates evidence-based therapies, capacity assessment, and applied mental health first aid for professional practice.
Duration: 2 weeks, 2 days | Level: Intermediate | Language: English
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
What You'll Learn
- Principles of mental health care, common disorders, and psychological well-being
- Mental health first aid techniques for immediate intervention and crisis support
- Counselling and therapeutic communication strategies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based therapies
- Dual diagnosis: understanding and managing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Assessment, risk management, and safeguarding in mental health practice
- Trauma-informed care and interventions for vulnerable populations
- Group therapy facilitation, support sessions, and community mental health programs
Exclusive Offer
What You'll Get
- Advanced expertise in mental health care, counselling, therapy, and dual diagnosis management
- Practical skills for mental health first aid, crisis intervention, and applied therapy
- Tools for assessment, risk management, and supporting complex cases
- Hands-on exercises, scenario-based learning, and roleplay simulations
- Transferable skills for hospitals, clinics, social work, community services, and mental health support roles
- Certificate of completion to enhance professional credibility and career advancement
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need prior mental health or counselling experience?
A: No. The course starts with foundational principles and progresses to advanced mental health care, first aid, therapy, and dual diagnosis skills.
Q: Is this course suitable for healthcare, social work, or community roles?
A: Yes. It is applicable across hospitals, clinics, schools, community organizations, and social care settings.
Q: Does the course include practical first aid and therapy exercises?
A: Absolutely. Roleplay scenarios, case studies, and applied therapy exercises are integral to the course.
Q: Will this course prepare me to handle dual diagnosis and mental health crises effectively?
A: Yes. Dual diagnosis support, crisis intervention, and therapeutic strategies are core components.
Course Curriculum
| Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | |||
| Module 1. The Mental Capacity Act | |||
| Module 1. The Mental Capacity Act | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 01 | |||
| Final Quiz Exam – Mental Capacity Act | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 2. Assessment of Mental Capacity | |||
| Module 2. Assessment of Mental Capacity | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 02 | |||
| Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 3. Best Interest Decision Making | |||
| Module 3. Best Interest Decision Making | 00:23:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 03 | |||
| Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 4. Advocacy and Advance Planning | |||
| Module 4. Advocacy and Advance Planning | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 04 | |||
| Module 04 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 5. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity | |||
| Module 5. Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 05 | |||
| Module 05 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 6. Confidentiality and Record Keeping | |||
| Module 6. Confidentiality and Record Keeping | 00:13:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 06 | |||
| Module 06 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 7. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 | |||
| Module 7. Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005 | 00:12:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 07 | |||
| Module 07 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 8. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures | |||
| Module 8. Interface with Legislation, Policy and Procedures | 00:17:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 08 | |||
| Module 08 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 9. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards | |||
| Module 9. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards | 00:19:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 09 | |||
| Module 09 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10. Authorised Deprivation | |||
| Module 10. Authorised Deprivation | 00:22:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 10 | |||
| Module 10 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 11. Legal Background to DOLS | |||
| Module 11. Legal Background to DOLS | 00:16:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 11 | |||
| Module 11 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 12. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic | |||
| Module 12. The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards During a Pandemic | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 12 | |||
| Module 12 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) | |||
| Module 13. Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) | 00:25:00 | ||
| Assessment Module 13 | |||
| Module 13 Final Quiz Exam – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 00:10:00 | ||
| Recommended Readings | |||
| Recommended Readings – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 1 week, 1 day | ||
| Optional Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Mental Health Care – MCA & DOLS | 1 week, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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