Best Interest Assessors
Middlesex UniversityHendon campus (April cohort), Online
Course overview
Best Interest Assessor is an interprofessional module which aims to equip experienced practitioners in health and social care with the skills and knowledge required to enable them to undertake a Best Interest Assessment (BIA).
Key highlights
- Interprofessional module for experienced health and social care practitioners
- Builds skills and knowledge to undertake Best Interest Assessments
Entry requirements
Two years post-registration experience as either an approved mental health professional or social worker registered with Social Work England. First level nurses should be registered in Part 1 of the Register, occupational therapists registered in Part 6 of the Register and chartered psychologists listed in BPS Register of Chartered Psychologists. You will also need to be able to arrange two separate shadowing opportunities with a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) conducting an assessment under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 or the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Scholarships
Arts and Creative Industries New MA Course Awards
Reduction of up to 40% of the tuition fees.
Chevening Scholarship
Significant Achievement in Sport
Ranging from £200 to £1,000.
Up to £200The Alumni Postgraduate Award
Reduction of up to 20% of the tuition fee / 40% reduction for most of our Arts and Creative MA courses.
The Professor Brenda Barrett Bursaries
£1,000 bursaries
Up to £1,000The Textile Alliance Scholarship for Masters in Arts and Design
The scholarship will fund tuition fees and living expenses in London for the duration of the course.
Careers this course leads to
- Best Interests Assessor
- Approved Mental Health Professional
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,850
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 Middlesex University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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