Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

Cost: £70 Plus V.A.T

Course Duration: 4 Hours

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Awarding Organisation: First Aid Awards

OFQUAL Qualification Number: RQF 603/3768/0

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Awarding Organisation: ProTrainings

Course Description

This course gives learners the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions and how to start a supportive conversation and how to signpost the person for further help and support.

Each year 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and 1 in 6 will experience a MH issue in the workplace.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding on mental health and how to help someone towards professional help. This course does not teach learners how to diagnose conditions as this can only be done by a trained professional.

Minimum Age

The qualification is available to learners who are aged 14 and over.

Course Validity

The qualification is valid for 3 years from date of issue. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.

Course learner ratio

Maximum number of students per course - 16

Course Delivery

We offer flexible ways to complete your first aid training, designed to suit how you like to learn:

Classroom

Complete your full course face-to-face with one of our experienced trainers. Ideal if you prefer hands-on, practical learning in a group setting.

Blended Learning

Start with 1 day of self-guided e-learning at your own pace. Then join us for 1 day in the classroom to focus on practical skills and assessments.

Webinar

Join a tutor-led live webinar for 1 day of interactive online learning from home. Followed by 1 day in the classroom to complete your practical training and assessments.

Each option meets the same high standards and provides you with a fully accredited certificate.

Course Content

1. Know what mental health is and why people develop mental health conditions:

- Define mental health

- Understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health

- Identify factors that can affect a persons mental health

2. Role of a MH First Aider:

- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health.

3. Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting with a mental health condition.:

- Outline the advice that should be presented

- Know when to contact the emergency services with a person presenting with a mental health condition

4. Know how to recognise and manage stress:

- Identify the signs on a person under stress

- State how stress can be managed

5. Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions:

- Identify signs and symptoms of Anxiety

- Identify signs and symptoms of Depression

- Identify signs and symptoms of Eating Disorders

- Identify signs and symptoms of Psychosis

- Identify signs and symptoms of Self Harm

- Identify signs and symptoms of Suicide

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