Course Details
A Mental Health First Aider in the workplace is the ‘go-to person’ for anyone who is experiencing some form of mental health condition i.e. stress, anxiety or depression. This course will also provide the relevant knowledge to identify anyone who is showing signs of ill health i.e. a change in behaviour, body language or character.
The first aider will be there to help guide the person in distress and support where ever necessary and therefore, be able to intervene before it escalates. This course provides a natural progression for those who have previously completed mental health first aid training.
Although it is also designed for those who may not have previously completed training but is particularly tailored to those in a supervisory, managerial or position of leadership. The course will support individuals responsible for implementing a positive working environment and the promotion of good mental health.
Whilst the expiry for this course is 3x years, an annual refresher to remain updated on current knowledge and to support your ongoing confidence is recommended. See here for more details!
Day 1
Module 1 Introduction
Module 2 What is first aid for mental health?
Module 3 Identifying mental health conditions
Module 4 Providing advice and starting a conversation
Module 5 Stress
Module 6 Drugs and Alcohol
Module 7 First aid action plan for mental health
Module 8 Mental health in the workplace
Module 9 Depression
Module 10 Anxiety
Module 11 - Assessment 1 (Written assessment paper)
Day 2
Module 1 Introduction and day 1 recap
Module 2 Post-traumatic stress disorder
Module 3 Self-harm
Module 4 Suicide
Module 5 Eating disorders
Module 6 Personality disorder
Module 7 Bipolar disorder
Module 8 Psychosis
Module 9 Schizophrenia
Module 10 Assessment 2 - (Written assessment paper)
On succesful completion, you will be awarded the RQF FAA Level 3/ SCQF Level 6 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.
This course is assessed through practical observation throughout the course delivery as well as a written assessment on each day of the course.
3 Years
