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Sheffield Hallam University: Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.
Course Summary
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Study the application of values, ethics and dilemmas.
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Gain a deeper understanding of mental health and wider associated law and policy.
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Develop the ability to work with a range of professionals to promote recovery.
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Examine current research that informs knowledge about mental health conditions and treatments.
You’ll be studying on a course that’s approved by Social Work England. It’s aimed at qualified and experienced professionals in mental health who’d like to become Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP).
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Social-work/PgCert-Approved-Mental-Health-Professional-AMHP/Full-time
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically you need • a qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or chartered psychology • registration with relevant professional body • two years post qualification experience • sponsored by local authority or health trust If you are wanting to self-fund this course, you will need to secure an appropriate placement from an AMHP team that will provide full student support and a Practice Assessor providing 90 minutes support a week. This must be secured before you apply for the course. Self-funders must contact the course leader before applying to make sure your placement meets our requirements. You need to have completed shadowing of approved mental health professional assessment and submit a write-up of this assessment with your application. |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically you need • a qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or chartered psychology • registration with relevant professional body • two years post qualification experience • sponsored by local authority or health trust If you are wanting to self-fund this course, you will need to secure an appropriate placement from an AMHP team that will provide full student support and a Practice Assessor providing 90 minutes support a week. This must be secured before you apply for the course. Self-funders must contact the course leader before applying to make sure your placement meets our requirements. You need to have completed shadowing of approved mental health professional assessment and submit a write-up of this assessment with your application. |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically you need • a qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or chartered psychology • registration with relevant professional body • two years post qualification experience • sponsored by local authority or health trust If you are wanting to self-fund this course, you will need to secure an appropriate placement from an AMHP team that will provide full student support and a Practice Assessor providing 90 minutes support a week. This must be secured before you apply for the course. Self-funders must contact the course leader before applying to make sure your placement meets our requirements. You need to have completed shadowing of approved mental health professional assessment and submit a write-up of this assessment with your application. |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically you need • a qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or chartered psychology • registration with relevant professional body • two years post qualification experience • sponsored by local authority or health trust If you are wanting to self-fund this course, you will need to secure an appropriate placement from an AMHP team that will provide full student support and a Practice Assessor providing 90 minutes support a week. This must be secured before you apply for the course. Self-funders must contact the course leader before applying to make sure your placement meets our requirements. You need to have completed shadowing of approved mental health professional assessment and submit a write-up of this assessment with your application. |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
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