PgCert Approved Mental Health Professional (amhp)

Typically you need
• a qualification in social work, occupational therapy, nursing or chartered psychology
• registration with relevant professional body
• two years post qualification experience
• sponsored by local authority or health trust

If you are wanting to self-fund this course, you will need to secure an appropriate placement from an AMHP team that will provide full student support and a Practice Assessor. Self-funders must contact the course leader before applying to make sure your placement meets our requirements.

You need to have completed shadowing of approved mental health professional assessment and submit a write-up of this assessment with your application. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

This course is essential if you want to practise as an AMHP for a local authority.
It can also enhance your knowledge and understanding of the law and mental health as a
practice educator of others in AMHP
social worker
nurse
psychologist
occupational therapist
researcher or academic

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for a range of NHS and local authority employers across the region including

Derbyshire County Council
Sheffield City Council
Leeds City Council
East Riding County Council

Compulsory modules

Amhp Practice (15 Credits)
Mental Health Law And Policy (30 Credits)
Values, Ethics And Evidence Informed Practice (15 Credits)