UCC Adult courses

Mental Health in the Community - Cert

Course Fact File
CodeCMHC
Duration1 year
Teaching ModePart-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
QualificationsCert
NFQ LevelLevel 6
NFQ Award TitleSpecial Purpose
Fees€990 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date31 May 2024
Next IntakeSeptember 2024
Venue

Blended - Online Classes and In Person Workshops. See Course Additional Teaching Mode Information for further details. 

                    



 

Start DateSeptember 2024

Course Outline

A partnership development between Mental Health Ireland and Adult Continuing Education, The Certificate Mental Health in the Community is a new and innovative part time Programme designed for the community participant, to enhance the participant’s knowledge, skills and values in respect of mental wellbeing and recovery.

The Programme explores what can work for people who experience mental health difficulties in supporting personal recovery. It examines contemporary debates in the field of mental health with a focus on recovery approaches and frameworks. It looks at good practice in mental health promotion and suicide prevention across a range of services and community based initiatives. It explores concepts of mental health, and considers community based educational and support options for mental health recovery.

The Certificate is a part-time programme offered by Adult Continuing Education in association with Mental Health Ireland.

The Modules for the Certificate are as follows:

  • AD1056 Mental Health Policy and Practice (5 credits)
  • AD1057 Community Approaches, Models and Interventions (10 credits)
  • AD1058 Practice Skills in Mental Health in the Community (5 credits)
  • AD1087 Recovery and Critical Perspectives in Mental Health (5 credits)
  • AD1088 Mental Health and Wellbeing (5 credits)

Course Queries

For Academic Queries and Course Content Queries please contact the Programme Coordinator Brenda Healy at b.healy@ucc.ie

For Online Application Support please click here. 

If you require further assistance with your online application please contact the Programme Administrator Sinead Lennon at s.lennon@ucc.ie

Important Notice: Course Registration Deadlines

Please take note of the following deadlines for this course:

Round One Application Deadline: Friday, May 31st, 2024

  • If the course fills by this deadline, there will be no round two application process. Early application is advisable as there are limited numbers of places for this course. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by this date to guarantee consideration.

Final Registration Deadline: August 31st, 2024

  • In the event that there are additional places available, round two applications will open. Round two applications will close on August 31st, 2024.

We highly recommend early application to secure your place in our courses.

Additional Teaching Mode Information

This programme is delivered online on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm with occasional in-person workshops on Saturdays.

 

Course Practicalities

The Certificate is delivered part-time over one academic year. It carries a 30 credit value, NFQ Level 6 Award. The Certificate is ideal if you are an adult learner looking to enhance your understanding and awareness of mental health and recovery. Classes are structured to provide a safe space for critical dialogue into topics and issues concerning mental health and recovery. Expect a stimulating blend of learning experiences from; class lectures, self directed learning, experiential learning, enhanced by CANVAS-our Online Learning System.

Assessment

There are no written examinations. All work is continuously assessed. The learning is evaluated through a combination of, learner logs, oral presentation, poster presentation, and skills demonstration. Classes are held in the evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Who teaches this course?

Our experienced teaching team together combine extensive academic, practice and lived experience of mental health difficulties and personal recovery, incorporating a unique contribution of academic and experiential learning into the classroom. This model of diversity in teaching and learning enhances the learning experience demonstrating effective co-working of people awhile offering different perspectives and experiences on topics of mental health and recovery.

Why Choose This Course

The course was the best thing I have ever done in my life... I believe now that education is the key.

Anne

ACE Graduate

In-line with national policy, the Programme recognises the importance of professional expertise and the lived experience; hence the programme was co-produced and is delivered by health professionals as well as people with personal experience of mental health problems and recovery. The uniqueness of the teaching environment facilitates the adult learner in the integration and application of learning through: co-produced activities, poster presentations, site visit, skills demonstration as well as class lectures.

The Programme may be interest to people in community, health or social care sectors who are committed to enhancing their current knowledge and practice skills in developing opportunities to support recovery for people who experience mental health difficulties, to exploring their own and societal attitudes to mental health and emotional distress.

  • Voluntary and Community Organisations
  • Peers/Advocates
  • Development Workers
  • National Learning Networks
  • Mental Health Associationss
  • Care Sector
  • Disability Sector
  • Youth sector
  • Public Sector
  • Special needs and inclusive education instructors
  • Addiction Services
  • Homeless Sector
  • Family Members and Primary Carers

Requirements

  • At least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application.
  • While there are no formal educational requirements, it is expected that proposed candidates will have attained Leaving Certificate/FETAC Level 5 or an equivalent qualification. Prior experience will be considered.
  • Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement with their application, which details their academic background, relevant work/life experience and motivation for taking this course.
  • All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or equivalent TOEFL score

Fees and Costs

€990

Applications for The Tony Leahy (Mental Health Ireland) Scholarship Application Form are now open. Please click here for the application form.   

For information on eligibility and selection criteria please click here. For any scholarship queries please contact Sonia Rennicks at training@mentalhealthireland.ie

For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.

How To Apply

Applicants need to be aware of the IT student checklist below before applying:

  • You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer running a modern supported operating system with all software updates.
  • Some of UCC’s services (e.g. the Canvas Virtual Learning Environment) link to an external site and also have mobile apps for iOS and Android Devices that you may wish to use as part of your studies.  However, we recommend using your desktop web browser for submission of assessments.
  • You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. In general, we recommend the Chrome Web browser (Important Note: Internet Explorer will not work with Canvas).
  • We recommend a reliable broadband connection with at least 2Mbps or more.
  • You will require an Office suite of software (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and a PDF reader. You should always use the latest version of this software.  All UCC students will have access to Office 365 which includes software such as Word/Excel/Powerpoint etc. once registered.

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

When you log into the Application Portal:

Click Apply Online

Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application 

On the 2nd tab Academic Level 
 
Select the following options:
 
Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
Course Type:  ACE Part-time Courses
Academic Programme: The course title you are applying for.

During your application you will be required to provide the following documents:

  • Birth Cert or Passport
  • Passport Photograph
  • Application Statement [max 500 words]
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 50% of the fees are also required to complete your application. 

Hard copy applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places. Please confirm this with the Programme Coordinator in advance of completing an application.

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