First Aid for Mental Health

Cost: £150 Plus V.A.T

Course Duration: 1 Day

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Awarding Organisation: First Aid Awards

OFQUAL Qualification Number: RQF 603/2080/1

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Awarding Organisation: First Aid Industry Body

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Awarding Organisation: ProTrainings

Course Description

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace such as anxiety and depression. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.

Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research found that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. The HSE guidance 'First aid needs assessment’ refers to mental health in the workplace.

This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for managers, team leaders or anyone that

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, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health:

- Define mental health

- Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health

- Identify factors that can affect a person’s mental health

- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health

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

- Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suffering from a suspected mental health condition

- Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health

3. Know how to recognise and manage stress:

- Identify signs of stress

- State how stress can be managed

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

- Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Psychosis

• Eating disorders

• Suicide

• Self-harm

5. Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health:

- State potential effects of alcohol and drug abuse on a person’s mental health

- Outline potential negative consequences of substance abuse on a person’s employment and lifestyle

6. Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place:

- Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health

7. Shock Management:

- State key factors in providing a positive mental health culture in the workplace

- Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

See our Full Course List

We are asked to run a lot of different courses but in principle First Aid is First Aid. All that changes is the environment and some of the conditions / ailments you may see. We have included a document below that can be used to see what we offer. If you are interested in one of these courses, Click on the Contact us button and someone will be in touch.