If you are considering signing up for a Mental Health Training Course then this explanation of what your Certificate will confirm, and what your CPD Credits actually mean, will be of interest to you.
What a Certificate Shows
A mental health training course certificate is proof of attendance and completion of learning outcomes for a specific date. This certificate includes details about the issuing awarding body of the course. The course title and the amount of CPD hours delivered are also listed. Employers can ask for this document when employees take on roles with responsibilities for wellbeing in the workplace.
How CPD Points Are Calculated
The hours of training recorded by a course are not necessarily the same as the number of points that training can be recorded under. Some schemes record training on a one-to-one basis with learning hours whilst others use a credit-based system. The way that your employer or professional body records training points should be checked before assuming that hours of training completed are recorded on a one-to-one basis.
Which Bodies Recognise the Credits
When choosing a Mental Health Training Course the awarding body of any recognised Mental Health Training Course will be named, e.g. CPD Certification Service or a specific sector awarding organisation. Credits from unaccredited providers will not be recognised by employers or professional registers.
When to Renew
Mental health training certificates are normally valid for a certain period after completion of the course, for example, 1 to 3 years. After this time, a refresh course may be needed in order for employers and health care commissioners to accept the updated certificate.
Finding a Course in Swansea
For Mental Health Training Courses Swansea, see //www.tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-training-courses/swansea/.
Keeping your certificate current will prove you have the most up to date knowledge to apply in your role or job.
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