Mental Health Disorders
MQF Level 5
6 Credits (ECTS)
Mental Health Disorders*
Start
TBC
2023
Module Type
Compulsory
ECTS Credits
6 Credits (ECTS)
Get 70% back via Tax Credit
Module Description
This module is going to focus on the most generally encountered mental health disorders including main nursing care needed to care for patients with mental disorders.
This module focuses on the Maltese legislations related to the sector.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must be:
- Be second level nurses in possession of a minimum Level 4 Certificate in Nursing (or comparable as per MQRIC).
OR
- Possess a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent preferably in science) or if ‘A’ level is not in science subject then a a pass in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) is required.
Preference will be given to prospective applicants who have a minimum of 1-year work experience in healthcare sector.
How you’ll be assessed
This is a part-time programme and will typically take 15 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 10 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.
The course comprises:
- 6 lectures per module;
- 3-hour lectures (evening);
- 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
Assignment
Discussions
Module Intake Dates
TBC 2023
Malta