A trained Mental Health First Aider in your workplace can start productive conversations about mental health, be a role model for how to manage mental health, promote a greater understanding of the importance of mental health, and play a significant part in ending stigma and discrimination around mental health in the workplace.
Upon completing the course, students will become certified mental health first aiders in the workplace and can help colleagues with a mental health issue, receive the support they need to recover or manage their symptoms. Both public courses and workplace training are available.
Aims & objectives
This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.
Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
Course content
| Day 1 | Day 2 |
|---|---|
| Introduction What is first aid for mental health? Identifying mental health conditions Providing advice and starting a conversation Stress Drugs and alcohol First aid action plan for mental health - including practical assessment Mental health in the workplace Depression Anxiety Written assessment – Paper 1 | Day 1 recap Post-traumatic stress disorder Self-harm Suicide Eating disorders Personality disorders Bipolar disorder Psychosis Schizophrenia Written Assessment – Paper 2 Course Closure |
Learning outcomes
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
- Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a suspected mental health condition
- Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health
- Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
- Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
- Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers
Assessment & certification
The qualification is assessed through two written assessment papers and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. Learners must successfully pass all parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Cost of training
The cost of training is £195.00 + VAT per person.
Cost of training for a block booking:
At our Rochdale centre or on your premises – £1,950.00 + VAT per course
To book a place or check the next available dates, please use the form below. Alternatively, you can call us on 01706 648855 or email samantha@rohs.co.uk.