MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on all courses and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify for certification. Mental Health awareness workshops, for younger learners, can be tailor made upon request.
Course Certification is valid for three years, with annual refresher training recommended.
Prices can be found below. Concessions for group bookings over 10 delegates.
1/2 DAY
AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
RQF Level 1 Award or the SCQF Level 4 Award
£60
The half-day Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health course provides participants with foundational knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to suspected mental health conditions.
Who's this course for?
The course is suitable for everyone, including members of the public. It serves as an introduction to First Aid for Mental Health, providing learners with essential skills to recognize mental health conditions and initiate supportive conversations.
What will you learn?
Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health.
Identification of common mental health conditions.
Advice on starting conversations and providing initial support.
Signposting individuals towards professional help.
This course serves as a foundational stepping stone into the field of Mental Health First Aid, equipping participants with basic knowledge and skills to provide initial support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Overall, this course aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental health conditions among participants, empowering them to provide initial support and guidance to individuals in need.
1-DAY
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
QF Level 2 Award or the SCQF Level 5 Award
£120
The 1-day Mental Health First Aid course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to common mental health conditions.
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for everyone but is particularly beneficial for employers looking to cultivate a positive mental health culture in the workplace. It equips participants to recognize mental health conditions in themselves, colleagues, friends, or family members.
With this course you can become designated First Aiders for Mental Health, serving as points of contact within the workplace to provide support to those with suspected mental health conditions.
You will learn to:
Identifying common mental health conditions.
Starting conversations and offering advice to individuals experiencing mental health issues.
Understanding the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health.
Implementing a First Aid for Mental Health action plan.
Creating a supportive mental health culture in the workplace.
Key Syllabus Topics:
Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health.
Recognizing and understanding mental health conditions.
Initiating conversations and providing initial support.
Awareness of the effects of drugs and alcohol on mental health.
Developing and implementing a First Aid for Mental Health action plan.
Applying First Aid for Mental Health principles in the workplace.
Overall, this course empowers participants to become proactive in addressing mental health concerns in the workplace and beyond, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to offer support and guidance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
2-DAY
SUPERVISING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
RQF Level 3 Award or the SCQF Level 6 Award
£240
The 2-day Mental Health First Aid course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of mental health conditions and equips them with the skills to supervise and provide support within their workplace.
Who's this course for?
The course is suitable for individuals within a workplace, particularly those in supervisory or managerial positions responsible for implementing a positive mental health culture and overseeing First Aid for Mental Health.
What will you learn?
Building upon the Level 2/5 Award in First Aid for Mental Health key syllabus.
Detailed exploration of a wide range of mental health conditions.
Understanding the therapy and professional support available for mental health treatment.
Implementation of a First Aid for Mental Health action plan.
Application of mental health first aid principles in the workplace.
Course Duration:
Runs over 12 hours spread across at least 2 days.
Ideally conducted over two consecutive days, but flexibility is provided to accommodate specific scheduling needs, within 10 weeks of starting the course.
Overall, this course empowers supervisors and managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support individuals experiencing mental health challenges in the workplace.
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