Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health

Course Information

Introduction

2 Day Training Course (Face to Face Delivery)

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and/or to give learners personal growth and engagement in learning, specifically in relation to understanding the principles of first aid for mental health.

Overview

The role of a first aider for mental health is to provide basic mental health support or to be the first response to someone in need, usually in the workplace. The first aider for mental health is not clinically qualified to assess, diagnose or treat mental ill health but they will know the basic tools to listen to individuals who require first response support for their mental health. This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment.

This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid for mental health. This includes recognising mental ill health in self and others, supporting mental wellbeing in the workplace, understanding how to promote a wellness culture in the workplace and the importance of resilience and self-care for first aiders for mental health.

Course units/modules

• Mental ill health in self and others
• Principle of mental first aid for mental health
• Mental wellbeing in the workplace
• Promoting wellness culture in the workplace
• Resilience and self-care for mental health

Benefits and skills

Face to face training at Rothwell Centre, Leeds, LS26 0AG (parking available around the building and EV Charging points)

Course Fee: £150

Entry requirements

It is advised that learners have a minimum of level 1 in literacy and/or numeracy or equivalent.

Assessment types

This qualification is assessed by 2x multiple choice examinations