Gain a deeper understanding of first aid for mental health and supervise mental health practices in your workplace.

course duration
2 days

course location

Course Schedule
On request

entry requirements
None

Course cost
£245
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Why take this course?
You'll become a qualified mental health first aider and be able to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions. You'll be able to signpost individuals to the correct channels for professional mental health support, implement a positive culture around mental health in your workplace and offer practical advice around mental health. You'll also be able to better recognise and manage your own stress. The course can be certified by RQF in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or SCQF if you're in Scotland.

What You Will Learn
- 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
Why this course is important
Scenarios for Use
- When dealing with personal stress
- When someone in the workplace is suffering from a mental health condition
- Signposting individuals to the correct places for professional mental health support
- Where workplaces are looking to develop mental health first aiders
- To compliment wider first aid training
- When implementing a positive culture around mental health in the workplace
- When developing and putting in place an action plan around first aid mental health in the workplace
The Risk We Address
This course addresses the risks of unrecognised mental health issues, delayed help-seeking, stigma, and crisis escalation.
Skills and Knowledge Gained
You'll be able to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and understand the support available from professional healthcare providers. You'll be able to implement a positive culture around mental health in the workplace, deliver practical advice and implement a first aid action plan for mental health.

assessment type
Written and practical

Certification gained
SQA Level 6
Accredited by

Where does training take place?
On-Site At Your Workplace
We bring training directly to you by delivering customised courses at your workplace, meaning participants can apply what they’ve learned to their specific working environments, reinforcing key safety measures and learning outcomes. We offer flexibility to suit your schedule, whether it’s back-to-back courses or multi-location training over a series of dates.
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First Aid for Mental Health
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Ready to get started? Fill out the following form to enquire about one of our spots. If you have any more questions about this or any of our other course, please get in touch.
ied@rizontraining.com
01241 435245

