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University of Strathclyde: Mental Health Social Work
| Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Social Work and Social Policy |
| Web | https://www.strath.ac.uk/ |
| studywithus-hass@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.
In 2007, the Scottish Social Services Council published standards and practice competencies for MHO training. This stated that the certificate must be: provided by a university, within a programme provider partnership, delivered at SCQF Level 11, which equates with Masters level, be approved by the SSSC as a specialist course.
The course has been externally evaluated and assessed as producing MHOs who are competent to practice from the perspective of the local authorities who employ the candidates on completion of the award. Between 85 and 90% of all candidates complete the course within a 12 month period. On completion of the programme, 100% of candidates are appointed as MHO by their local authority.
| 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
| Channel Islands | 4500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 4500 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7650 GBP for Year 1 |
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 | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 7250 GBP for Year 1 |
UK University of the Year
The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university, located in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. Founded in 1796 as ‘a place of useful learning’, we are home to around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.
We offer flexible, innovative learning and deliver academic excellence through world-class research and teaching. Many of our courses include industrial placement opportunities, helping equip graduates for a fast-changing, competitive environment beyond study.
Accolades
- The University was named UK University of the Year in the Daily …
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