Professional Practice in Mental Health Law Postgraduate Certificate 1 Year by Blended Learning
Northumbria UniversityCity Campus, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Course overview
This programme has been tailored to provide a systematic academic and work-based means to enable eligible professionals to prepare for the Approved Clinician (AC) role (Mental Health Act 1983) and to produce evidence of competencies.
Key highlights
- Prepares eligible professionals for the Approved Clinician role under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Combines systematic academic study with work-based learning
- Supports you to produce evidence of Approved Clinician competencies
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*)
Careers this course leads to
- Approved Clinician
- Responsible Clinician
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Nurse Consultant in Mental Health
- Consultant Psychiatrist
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 Northumbria University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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