Care of Children and Young People in Crisis, Short Course | Part time | University of Portsmouth | Portsmouth, United Kingdom
6 months
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925 GBP/full
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About

Care of Children and Young People in Crisis at University of Portsmouth provides an overview of the principles and practice of contemporary mental health approaches focusing on the core knowledge, skills and values in supporting children and young people with mental health challenges.

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Overview

It demonstrates how theories, concepts and up-to-date evidence derived from mental health, social science and related fields can enhance the delivery of care and education for this overlooked group. There is a clear focus on providing the practitioner with practical skills to enhance service delivery and improve the service experience for the young people concerned. Care of Children and Young People in Crisis is offered at University of Portsmouth .

Careers and Opportunities

After this course you could go into roles such as:

  • Policy development
  • Service manager
  • Specialist care worker 

After this course you could go on to work for:

  • The NHS
  • Local authorities
  • Private sector healthcare providers
  • Charities

Programme Structure

Topics including:

  • Stigma busting

  • Physical and mental health interplay

  • Normal development and attachment

  • Attachment issues

  • Neurodiversity

  • Family systems

  • Adolescence

  • Self-Harm and suicidal ideation including contagion

  • The unwell teen

  • Eating disorders

  • Gender, body image and social media

  • Adverse Childhood experiences

  • Trauma and its effects on behaviour and development

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A good honours degree in a health or science subject, or work experience at a senior level in a global or public health role. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    925 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 925 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.
  • National

    925 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 925 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.

Credit bearing

  • £925

Non-credit bearing

  • £500

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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