SCHEDULE 2Matters to be taken into account to determine competence

Key Competence Area 3: Application of Knowledge: Mental Disorder3

Whether the applicant has a critical understanding of, and is able to apply in practice—

a

a range of models of mental disorder, including the contribution of social, physical and development factors;

b

the social perspective on mental disorder and mental health needs, in working with patients, their relatives, carers and other professionals;

c

the implications of mental disorder for patients, their relatives and carers, and

d

the implications of a range of treatments and interventions for patients, their relatives and carers.