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University of Strathclyde: Mental Health Social Work
| Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Work and Social Policy |
| Web | http://www.strath.ac.uk |
| hass-pg-enquiries@strath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 444 8600 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The course trains social workers for the role of Mental Health Officer (MHO) in which they will be able to contribute positively to the care and treatment of those experiencing mental disorder by ensuring an approach that recognises the impact of social as well as medical circumstances on their lives.
The role of MHO is as defined in Section 32 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and as qualified by the direction of the Scottish Ministers (Requirements for appointment as Mental Health Officers) Direction (January 2009. *Only available to qualified social workers currently employed by local authorities.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 1. Be nominated by their employing local authority, be supported by their employing local authority and be provided with appropriate learning opportunities. 2. Hold a professional social work qualification recognised by SSSC. These include: If you trained abroad, a letter of comparability with the CQSW or a letter of verification issued by SSSC (or another registering Council in the UK) will be required. 3. Normally have a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience. You should be able to demonstrate that you've improved and extended the level of competence acquired when you qualified. 4. Satisfy the programme provider that you have the capacity to achieve the Mental Health Officer standards, that you can be competently demonstrated as eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health Officer, and can achieve the award at SCQF Level 11 by: |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 5350 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
**Via nominations by employing local authority**
Study with us
- gain a qualification to contribute positively to the care and treatment of those experiencing mental disorder
- undertake practice experience with your employing local authority
- benefit from the specialist input from guest lecturers
- prepares experienced and qualified social workers, registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to undertake the statutory role of Mental Health Officer (MHO)
- only available to qualified social workers currently employed by local authorities
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 1. Be nominated by their employing local authority, be supported by their employing local authority and be provided with appropriate learning opportunities. 2. Hold a professional social work qualification recognised by SSSC. These include: If you trained abroad, a letter of comparability with the CQSW or a letter of verification issued by SSSC (or another registering Council in the UK) will be required. 3. Normally have a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience. You should be able to demonstrate that you've improved and extended the level of competence acquired when you qualified. 4. Satisfy the programme provider that you have the capacity to achieve the Mental Health Officer standards, that you can be competently demonstrated as eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health Officer, and can achieve the award at SCQF Level 11 by: |
| Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
| England | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 5350 GBP for Year 1 |
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