Mental Health Across the Lifespan Level 6 (Health CPD)
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Understanding how to communicate with and support people experiencing mental distress has become an essential area of knowledge and skill for all health and social care practitioners. Complex pictures of ill-health and distress occur across the life course through combinations of environmental, social, psychological and biological factors. As a non-mental health professional, this module will provide you with opportunities to expand understanding, knowledge and skills to respond to the mental health of individuals of all ages, with compassion and competence.
21/09/26, 05/10/26, 19/10/26, 02/11/26, 16/11/26, 30/11/26
Key highlights
- Designed for health and social care practitioners outside mental health
- Builds skills to communicate with people experiencing mental distress
- Covers environmental, social, psychological and biological causes of distress
- Focuses on supporting individuals of all ages across the life course
- Develops compassionate, competent responses to mental health needs
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent - check course page for specific requirements
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Social Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Allied Health Professional
- Support Worker
- Health Visitor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,245
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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