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Principles and Practice of Care in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

This module is centred on the principles and practice of caring for children and young people and their families in community and inpatient settings.

It will explore the accepted theories on psychosocial and biological child development and their relationship with mental health difficulties. The objectives include critically reflecting on the specialist knowledge and complexities associated with assessing and working holistically with this client group.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

This module serves as a valuable resource to enhance existing skills of professionals working with young people and their families to feel empowered and confident in delivering care.

Entry criteria

• See BSc Professional Clinical Practice Programme

This is a module within the BSc Professional Clinical Practice Programme.

Careers and employability

Upon successful completion, professionals will have the knowledge and skills to confidently deliver care to children, young people and their families.

These skills are transferrable in many different roles and will look desirable from an employability perspective.