Care Certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of Mental Health Course

Care Certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of Mental Health – Online Course

Course overview

This one-hour online course introduces Care Certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of Mental Health. It explores common mental health conditions, their symptoms and treatment, and the importance of recognising when someone may need support. Learners will consider their role in mental health awareness, respectful communication and appropriate responses within health and social care settings. The course is worth 1 CPD point.

Please note: This is an introductory Level 1 awareness course designed to support knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions. It does not replace practical, regulated or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers

• Your role in mental health awareness and self-assessment
• Depression, including types, symptoms and treatment
• Anxiety disorders, panic attacks and related symptoms and treatments
• Phobias and recognising their features
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Psychosis and personality disorders, including Cluster B disorders
• The Mental Capacity Act and its five principles
• Best-interests decisions and deprivation of liberty
• The Mental Health Act, relevant policies and guidance
• Knowledge checks to support learning and understanding

Who is it for?

This introductory Level 1 course is intended for people working in health and social care who need mental health awareness as part of their role. It may be suitable for:

• Caregivers and care support workers
• Support workers and healthcare assistants
• Mental health nurses and community psychiatric nurses
• Social workers and occupational therapists
• Care managers and supervisors
• Advocates and other professionals supporting people with mental health needs

The course may also support induction, refresher training, general awareness and knowledge development, including learning related to the Care Certificate.

Practical benefits

• Develop awareness of common mental health conditions and their symptoms.
• Improve understanding of factors that may affect mental wellbeing.
• Build confidence in communicating respectfully and without stigma.
• Understand the importance of appropriate support and working within role boundaries.
• Recognise when concerns may require escalation or referral.
• Strengthen awareness of mental health legislation, policies and guidance covered in the course.

What learners will be able to do

• Describe key features of common mental health conditions.
• Recognise signs that someone may need support.
• Understand factors that can affect wellbeing or increase risk.
• Communicate in a respectful, non-stigmatising way.
• Identify supportive responses appropriate to their role.
• Recognise situations requiring urgent escalation.
• Understand signposting and referral options.
• Promote dignity, choice and person-centred support.

Assessment and certificate

Learners complete an online quiz at the end of the course. On successful completion, they receive a free CPD-accredited Care Certificate Standard 9 – Awareness of Mental Health course certificate, which can be downloaded or printed. Unlimited exam retakes are available.

Course duration: 1 hour
CPD points: 1
Level: Level 1 (Introductory)
Access: The course is allocated instantly after purchase.