This two day course will cover content of both the Level
1 and Level 2 qualifications but candidates will also be able to supervise
First Aid for Mental Health and their First Aiders for Mental Health within their
setting. Course members will gain a greater understanding of the wide range
of mental health conditions and the support and help that is provided by
healthcare professionals.
Certification:
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of
achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual
refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to
re-qualify for a further three years.
Course content:
Know what mental health is, why
people develop mental health
conditions and the role of the first
aid 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 into place
Know how to implement a positive
mental health culture in the
workplace
Understand a range of mental health
disorders and support/therapy
provided by professional healthcare
providers
Level 3 Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
March 11 @ 10:00 am - March 12 @ 4:30 pm
£175.00Course outcomes:
This two day course will cover content of both the Level
1 and Level 2 qualifications but candidates will also be able to supervise
First Aid for Mental Health and their First Aiders for Mental Health within their
setting. Course members will gain a greater understanding of the wide range
of mental health conditions and the support and help that is provided by
healthcare professionals.
Certification:
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of
achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual
refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to
re-qualify for a further three years.
Course content:
Know what mental health is, why
people develop mental health
conditions and the role of the first
aid 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 into place
Know how to implement a positive
mental health culture in the
workplace
Understand a range of mental health
disorders and support/therapy
provided by professional healthcare
providers
Key Information
Course Length
2 Day Course
Location
DMC Barnsley
Course Start Date
11th & 12th March 2024
Course Leader
Bridget Rodgers and James Butterwood