PG Cert Mental Health Practice (for Approved Mental Health Professionals) at University of Wolverhampton

Entry requirements

All candidates need at least 2 years' post-qualifying experience of mental health or related health and social care services and an honours degree or successful study of at least one module at level 6. Eligible AMHP candidates are HCPC-registered social workers, first-level nurses on the NMC register with a mental health or learning disabilities field of practice, occupational therapists on Part 6 of the HCPC register, or chartered psychologists with a relevant BPS practising certificate. Candidates must be nominated by the local authority or employer, meet locally agreed employer criteria, have a placement commitment from the local authority or agency, and be able to undertake practice requirements under an employer-provided practice supervisor and assessor. The course is linked to two stand-alone modules, one of which is recommended before the PG Diploma in Mental Health Practice for AMHPs: 6SO016 and 7SO009 Decision-making and interventions for adults in a legal framework.