About this programme
The needs of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) must be understood to promote recovery. “Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness’’.
Recovery is an individual process however the patient cannot recover on his or her own. They need the assistance of family, friends, and a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
The MDT involves a range of health professionals (psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, and psychologists), working together to deliver comprehensive patient care.
The MANCOSA skillME Psychiatric Patient Care short learning programme (SLP) has been developed by industry experts to provide healthcare professionals with a robust understanding of patient care within the context of psychiatric illness.
Modules
- Psychiatric disorders
- Psychiatric patients
- Caring for psychiatric patients
- Patient journey
- Refusal of hospital treatment
- Anxiety, depression and self-harm
- Adolescent and child psychiatric disorders
- Substance abuse and dependency
Admission and user requirements
There are NO admission requirements for this short learning programme – simply #CLICKtoLEARN.
User requirements:
- Own laptop or PC or tablet/mobile
- Own internet connection
- Approximately 1 GB of data
Additional benefits
- High-impact microlearning programme developed by industry and academic experts
- Mobile friendly and accessible
- Interactive/ gamified content and assessments
- Videos on demand
Blockchain Certificate
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Upon successful completion of this SLP students will receive an automatically generated Certificate of Completion backed by MANCOSA and issued through blockchain.
Blockchain certificates, can be easily shared with your network and are easily verified by employers and recruitment agencies.
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Course Details
Psychiatric Patient Care
Delivery: 100% Online
Duration: 3 days
Admission requirements: None
Learning Style: Self-paced
Access: 24/7
Payment Options
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