Caring For Patients With Mental Illness

$70.00

What You’ll Learn

This course is designed for healthcare workers who want a better understanding of the required skills and knowledge to better care for patients with mental illness. A wide range of topics are covered based on real life scenarios and experiences healthcare workers have encountered.

Course Modules

  • Have adequate knowledge of what mental health and mental illness mean
  • Major types of mental illness
  • Early warning signs and triggers to lookout for in patients with mental illness
  • Ways of dealing with challenging behaviours in mental health patients
  • How to communicate with a patient with mental illness
  • How to care for aged and young patients with mental illness

Course Duration

This online training course takes approximately 1h 30 minutes to 2h to complete.

Training Is Suitable For:

This course provides learning opportunities for:

  • Healthcare Professionals 
  • Aged Care Support Workers
  • Disability Support Workers
  • Practice Nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals
Format and Assessment:

This training is self paced, incorporating 3D Touch interactive elements, with beautifully crafted visual design theme that will reduce cognitive load and optimise learning. It’s accessible online at all times and responsive on all devices. You will be engaged from start to finish and experience no dull moment.

At the end of the course, there is a short quiz to be completed in order to receive a certificate of completion. This course also counts towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, for you to reach the legally mandated minimum CPD hours each year.

Upon Completion You Will Receive:

After successfully completing this course, you will obtain a certificate of completion which will demonstrate your competency. You can download and print your certificate. You have the option to receive and download your certificate within 24hrs and the hard copy mailed to your address.

How to Receive Your Certificate Within 24hrs

You will have the option to:

  • Receive and download your certificate within 24 hours.
  • A hard copy of your certificate mailed to your address. *Notify us by email if you choose not to receive a hard copy of your certificate by mail.
How To Obtain Skill Assessment Report To Measure Training Impact

Skill Assessment Report

Knowledge Evaluation: Gain detailed insights into your learning journey with module by module comprehension assessments. This report measures your understanding of course content and your ability to apply concepts in real world care settings, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Engagement & Application: Track your engagement with course topics and readiness to address participant needs. The report evaluates your ability to manage behaviours, improve outcomes, and apply knowledge effectively in practical scenarios.

Compliance Tracking: Ensure alignment with regulatory and organisational standards specially NDIS and Aged Care. The report highlights areas where compliance requirements are met or need improvement, ensuring your knowledge and practices adhere to the latest guidelines. Organisations can use these documents for audit and compliance requirements.

Career Progression Insights: Providers can use these insights to create personalised growth plans, enhancing professional development, supporting retention, and providing clear pathways for career advancement.

The Skill Assessment Report is your comprehensive tool for measuring progress, improving compliance, closing learning gaps, and achieving your career goals.