Advanced Interventions and Evaluation in Mental Health
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: April 2027
- Module leader: Jo Painter
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module is relevant to mental health professionals who have an interest in, or require an understanding of biopsychosocial strategies to address complexity in practice. The module will build on existing knowledge and skills via appraisal of evidence, and reflective learning with support to establish enduring communities of practice beyond the classroom.
Who is this course/module for?
Senior mental health staff of all disciplines who have a responsibility for engaging and managing complex mental health care situations. It forms a key part of our Advanced Clinical Practice route in mental health, but can be taken as a standalone module and related broadly across the mental health clinical terrain.
What you’ll learn
In this short module there is less emphasis on learning new skills and interventions, and more focus on developing skills already acquired. You will learn to consider your existing clinical approaches critically and reconcile them with existing evidence, understanding theoretical origin and creative application as demanded in advanced practice.
Skills you’ll gain
- Leading care and treatment planning;
- Strengths-based occupational, environmental, and social interventions;
- Psychologically-informed interventions;
- Leadership, resilience, effective relationships, role clarity
- Critical thinking and complex decision making.
How you’ll learn
This module is distance learning. A range of independent study resources will be provided ahead of scheduled online live study days where module themes will be discussed and case studies will be presented.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student : £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Completion of the Advanced Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Planning in Mental Health Module is advantageous, but not essential.
Relevant clinical experience and a current clinical patient facing role.
Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support
A reliable internet connection
Where English is not your first language you must supply IELTS scores
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
Study days
- Monday 18 January 2027
- Monday 1 February 2027
- Monday 15 February 2027
- Monday 1 March 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Jo Painter - jo.painter@shu.ac.uk