Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health (1 Day)

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Our full day course is designed to provide the learner with further skills to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Additionally Learners will learn how to recognise and manage some of the causes of mental health issues within the workplace and understand more about supporting a mentally healthy workplace.

• Delivered by experienced trainers
• OFSTED Regulated
• HSE Advised
• Engaging Training Delivery
• Valid for 3 years

Duration

6 hours

Syllabus

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Stress
• Mental health conditions
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health action plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace

Numbers16 Learners per trainer (multiple trainers available)

AssessmentA range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).

Certification

A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This 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.