Level 7 Mental health in a non-mental health setting (L7, 15 credits)
- Course type
- Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Course qualification
- Level 7
Course summary
What is the fee?
For all course options, see fees and funding
Where will I study?
School of Health and Society
How long will I study?
One semester
Overview
In this module, you will critically explore the principles underpinning person‑centred care, with a particular focus on the design and delivery of individualised, responsive interventions that reflect people’s unique needs, preferences, values, and life circumstances. The curriculum adopts a holistic perspective, examining psychological, social, cultural, and structural influences on mental health and wellbeing, and moving beyond a solely medicalised model of care.
By the end of the module, you will have developed a nuanced and evidence‑informed understanding of the complex factors shaping mental health experiences. This will enable you to engage with individuals in a way that promotes autonomy, dignity, and recovery‑oriented practice, while demonstrating critical reflection, professional judgement, and ethical sensitivity consistent with Level 7 study.
You will:
- Develop the capability to deliver safe, effective, and culturally responsive care to individuals experiencing mental health needs across diverse practice settings.
- Advance critical reflective practice, enabling you to critically examine your own values, knowledge base, and lived experiences, and to evaluate how these influence professional judgement and care delivery.
- Extend your scope of practice through informed discussion and critical analysis of common mental health conditions across the lifespan, supporting confident and evidence‑based engagement with service users.
- Engage critically with contemporary theories, models, and approaches to mental health care, integrating these into your own practice while recognising the social, cultural, organisational, and policy contexts that shape care delivery.
- Develop assessment and decision‑making skills to identify, respond to, and manage mental health needs within your service context, including recognising crisis situations and implementing appropriate escalation, referral, or safeguarding pathways.
How you'll learn
Future careers
This course supports progression into a wide range of health, social care, and community‑focused roles where mental health knowledge is increasingly essential. It is particularly valuable for practitioners who work with people experiencing mental health needs as part of a broader role rather than in a specialist setting.
Career pathways may include:
- Enhanced practitioner roles in health, social care, primary care, community, or voluntary sector services
- Care coordinator or key worker roles, supporting individuals with complex or long‑term needs
- Practice development or quality improvement roles, with a focus on mental health‑informed care
- Safeguarding, wellbeing, or inclusion leads, embedding person‑centred and culturally responsive practice
- Education, mentoring, or support roles, contributing to workforce development and practice learning
- Leadership or advanced practice pathways, where mental health awareness, assessment, and decision‑making are integral
The course also provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study in mental health, advanced practice, education, or leadership. Overall, it enhances employability by strengthening confidence, critical judgement, and the ability to deliver safe, compassionate, and person‑centred mental health support across diverse settings.
Modules
This professionally focused module is designed for practitioners who want to build confidence and capability in supporting individuals with mental health needs, without specialising in mental health practice. Ideal for those working across health, social care, and community settings, the course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver person‑centred, compassionate, and culturally responsive care.
Grounded in contemporary evidence and real‑world practice, the course takes a holistic view of mental health, moving beyond traditional medical models to explore the social, psychological, and environmental factors that shape wellbeing. You will develop advanced skills in critical reflection, assessment, and decision‑making, enabling you to recognise mental health needs, respond effectively, and escalate or refer appropriately when required.
Delivered at Level 7, the course supports professional development through interactive learning, applied case studies, and reflective practice, ensuring immediate relevance to your role. Whether you are looking to enhance your current practice, expand your scope of responsibility, or progress into education or leadership roles, this course provides a strong platform for confident, ethical, and person‑focused mental health care.
Please note that exact modules and content offered may vary in order to keep content current and, for courses that offer optional modules, may depend on the number of students selecting particular options. When accepting your offer of a place to study on a programme with optional modules, you should be aware that optional modules may not all run each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you can undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
Entry requirements
Applying for post qualifying Health and Social Care single modules
All applications for post qualifying health and social care modules are made directly to the university.
On application, you must also provide evidence of your qualifications and 2 references.
Self-funded applications
If you are self-funding a programme of study or single module, please complete the appropriate application form and send directly to the University.
For admissions enquiries, please contact Samantha Rose s.c.rose@salford.ac.uk.
Standard entry requirements
Previous study and experience
You should have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. 
You will be a Registered Nurse, ideally working within a community nurse role. 
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this. If you need to improve your written and spoken English, you might be interested in our English language courses.
Alternative entry requirements
º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to successfully pursue a programme of study in higher education. Students who do not have the traditional entry requirements may be able to apply through the . Support in preparing for the written assessment is available from the University.
Fees and funding
Part time fees as below.
2026/27
| Type of study | Fees |
|---|---|
| Part-time | £780 |
Additional costs
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.