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Micro-credential - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Humanitarian Emergencies



Micro-credential - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Humanitarian Emergencies is a course run by Trinity College Dublin, Dublin. It is a Micro-credential course with a duration of 10 weeks. For more information about Micro-credential - Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Humanitarian Emergencies at Trinity College Dublin, please review the details below.

This Micro-credential is for researchers, humanitarian aid workers, volunteers, professionals, or anyone with a keen interest in the international development sector. Through taking this micro-credential you will learn critical skills for the development, management, and monitoring of mental health and psychosocial support programming within humanitarian emergencies.

You will gain knowledge of how humanitarian emergencies affect and impact the mental health and psychosocial well-being of individuals, families and communities and familiarise yourself with the most current research, guidelines, strategies, and interventions available to help mitigate adverse psychological responses common in the context of humanitarian emergencies.

Co-delivered with the International Federation of the Red Cross, Red Crescent National Societies’ Psychosocial Reference Centre, you will have the opportunity to learn from senior experts with hands-on experience.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential takes a hybrid learning approach.

    • Five full days of direct contact, starting the morning of Monday, 9th December 2024, are required, which can be completed entirely online or in person.
  • Additional time is allocated for self-directed learning and preparing the assignments.

On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

  • Explain how emergencies impact on the mental health and psychosocial well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
  • Apply the Inter-Agency Standing Committee for MHPSS Guidelines to explain the key principles and approaches of MHPSS programmes in emergency settings.
  • Explain the various components of an MHPSS humanitarian programme cycle.
  • Explain the role of key policies, tools and manuals for MHPSS programmes in emergency settings.
  • Explain different types of MHPSS interventions.
  • Apply and tailor MHPSS interventions to specific population groups and contexts.

HCI Pillar 3 Learner Fee Subsidy: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidized places.

For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria.

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Training ProviderTrinity College Dublin
Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 2
Course TypeMicro-credential
Awarding BodyTrinity College Dublin
Awarding Body Details5 ECTS
Course Start Date09/12/2024
Course End Date17/02/2025
Course Duration10 weeks
Course TimeThis micro-credential takes a hybrid learning approach. Five full days of direct contact, starting the morning of Monday, 9th December 2024, are required, which can be completed entirely online or in person. Additional time is allocated for self-directed learning and preparing the assignments.
Course Fee€510
Entry RequirementsApplication deadline: 18th October 2024 Applicants should submit a CV showing​​ any experience working in the development or humanitarian sector, if applicable.
Course CodePEPS-MHPS-1M
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