Certificate IV in mental health (CHC40508)

• Institution:

  West Coast Institute of Training

• Type:

  VET (Vocational Education and Training)

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus:

  Mainstream

Overview

This qualification will provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge to provide support and services to enhance the quality of life, maximise community participation and meet the needs of individuals accessing mental health services. They will learn skills in responding to self harm, early intervention strategies, support, advocacy and policy development. Consumer involvement is a focus of this qualification. Participants will learn about the mental health sector and issues facing those with a mental health disorder. As part of this qualification participants will undertake a supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned.

The course is held in the evenings on a part-time basis, over a two semester period in 2011.

Contacts

Student Services
West Coast Institute of Training
35 Kendrew Crescent
Joondalup WA 6027
Ph: 1300 134 881
Website: www.wcit.wa.edu.au

Links

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