Role of the AMHP

SOWK60741 Role of the AMHP 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Andrew Holt Unit coordinator Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <ul> <li> The role and functions of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)</li> <li> Mental Health Legislation and associated Code of Practice</li> <li> National and Local Guidance on Practice</li> <li> Values underpinning effective Approved Mental Health Practice</li> <li> The contribution of research to AMHP Policy and practice development</li></ul> <ul><li>The role and functions of the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)</li><li>Mental health legislation and associated Codes of Practice, national and local policy and guidance.</li><li>Practice values underpinning effective Approved Mental Health professional practice</li><li>The contribution of research to AMHP Policy and practice development</li></ul> <ol><li>To produce students who have the knowledge and skill to undertake the statutory duties of an "Approved Mental Health Professional" as detailed in the Mental Health Act 1983.  </li><li>To produce students with the capacity to develop and apply the knowledge, skills and values that are necessary for carrying out safe and effective assessment, understanding the implementation of the duties of the Approved Mental Health Professional, including the appropriate use of independence, authority and autonomy of the AMHP Role.</li></ol> Knowledge and understanding The student should be able to demonstrate:<ul><li>Robust and critical understanding of the legislative framework underpinning the role of the Approved Mental Health Professional - and other statutory roles involved in assessments undertaken with the Mental Health Act 1983 – including statutory guidance, applicable legal precedent, professional Codes of Conduct.</li><li>The integration of critical perspectives from people with lived experience of statutory mental health intervention, law and policy makers, academic researchers, and any other parties concerned with the operation and consequences of Approved Mental Health Professional functions.</li></ul>Intellectual skills The student should be able to:<ul><li>Collect, assess, formulate and interpret evidence from a variety of sources contributing to the effective functioning of the Approved Mental Health Professional.</li><li>Critically evaluate the knowledge, evidence and values required to be an effective Mental Health Professional.</li></ul>Practical skills The student should be able to:<ul><li>Apply statutory grounds, statutory guidance and legal precedent to AMHP decision-making, through robust and defensible use of primary legal sources and credible evidence-based legal commentary.</li></ul>Transferable skills and personal qualities<ul><li>Demonstrate advanced communication skills appropriate to academic and professional audiences, including the ability to present complex material clearly and persuasively in verbal form.</li></ul> Analytical skills Utilising technology to access information from a variety of resource bases Direct TeachingLectures on key topics.Group SeminarsThese provide opportunities for students to explore case material illustrating the application of mental health legislation to real-life circumstances led by lecturers with AMHP experience. 7 Oral assessment/presentation 100% Detailed feedback given on oral presentation and 1 to 1 tutorials are offered. PG Cert AMH Prof Pract (12) PG Cert AMH Prof Pract (12) PGDT Taught Component Mandatory Mental Health Theory (CPD) Mental Health Theory (CPD) PGDT Taught Component Optional N Assessment practical exam 0.2 Lectures 24 Seminars 12 Tutorials 1 0 0