01 Sep 2025 (Available)
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Semester A - Full Time - 01/09/2025 to 17/12/2025 (full timetable will be given at introduction days)
01 Sep 2025 (Available)
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Semester A - Part Time - 01/09/2025 to 25/02/2026 (full timetable will be given at introduction days)
23 Feb 2026 (Available)
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Semester B - Full Time - 23/02/2026 to 17/06/2026 (full timetable will be given on introduction days)
23 Feb 2026 (Available)
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New Session
Semester B - Part Time - 23/02/2026 to 19/08/2026 (full timetable will be given on introduction days)
Course overview
The aims of this module are to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be able to apply the mental health and other relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidance and policy in undertaking the role of an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), whilst demonstrating the competence requirements for AMHPs.
This module covers mental health and human rights legislation that deal with competing rights and needs; the need of a person to be assessed, protected and treated and the needs of the community when a person poses a risk to others. It will cover correct use and implementation of legislation, related codes of practice, and policy guidance essential in carrying out the AMHP role.
Who Teaches the course
The Programme Leader is an AMHP and is
involved in teaching on the course alongside other suitably qualified
professionals including AMHPs.
Other
university and visiting speakers are involved in course delivery including
people with lived experience and carers, mental health solicitor, psychiatrists
and other professionals with specialist knowledge and experience relevant to
the AMHP role.
Funding
£5,750.00
The price above is for the 60 credit programme and relates to self-funding students assessed as UK/ home students for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid.
What our students say
“Thank you for everything, I loved the course and feel it has really benefitted me.”
“A massive thank you for providing a wonderful and life changing experience on the AMHP course.”
“The course has been great, really happy I made the decision to enrol on the AMHP course, it has exceeded my expectations.”
“…Absolutely loved the teaching, really good, interactive, different styles covered.”
“Intense but doable. Wish it was longer!”
“Quite simply the best professional training course I have been on - really ensures you understand the significance and responsibility of becoming an AMHP. Fantastic teaching on the course.… brilliant lecturers… really supportive throughout.”
Course details
Course leader
John Paul Anastasiadis
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
There will be a combination of placement, online only taught sessions, campus based taught sessions and hybrid options. Learning Hours : 1. Scheduled: 103hours 2. Independent: 58hours 3. Placement: 139hours
Downloads
Prerequisites
See the AMHP Programme Specification or Course Factsheet.
Assessment details
Summative Test: Open book test.
Practical
(Pass/Fail): Portfolio, in which the Competencies for this module are
sufficiently evidenced.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mental
health legislation and the related codes of practice and national and local policy
guidance by critically analysing information and applying it to practical
scenarios.
Critically evaluate knowledge and apply this to practice in order to demonstrate the AMHP competencies related to applied mental health practice.
Which programme(s) can this module be linked to/contribute towards to?
Applied Mental Health Practice - HSMHPPGC
This module and the module called Managing Mental Health Act Assessments – 7HSK2206 – make up the Applied Mental Health Practice Programme (PG Cert).
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