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
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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Public Health Health Sciences View 30 other Short Courses in Social Work in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 925 GBP for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 925 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.
Credit bearing
- £925
Non-credit bearing
- £500
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.