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. 

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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. 

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Minimum Age

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

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Course Validity

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

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Course learner ratio

Maximum number of students per course - 16

Course Delivery

We offer flexible ways to complete your 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 

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2. Role of a MH First Aider:

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

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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

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4. Know how to recognise and manage stress:

   - Identify the signs on a person under stress

   - State how stress can be managed

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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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