Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This 2-Day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.
Who should attend?
This 2-Day course is designed for trainer/assessors and/or supervisors within the workplace, and provides an in-depth look into a variety of mental health conditions and the support provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the material from both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.
How long is a Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course?
A minimum of 12 hours spread over at least two days. Ideally, the course should be run over two consecutive days, but must be completed within 6 weeks of starting the course, with each training session a minimum of two hours.
What topics are covered in a Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course?
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
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Self-harm
Suicide
Eating disorders
Personality disorders
Bipolar disorder
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Assessment and Certification
Assessment
A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
Certification
A Level 3 Award in Supervising 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 requalify for a further three years.
Class Size and Numbers
A maximum of 16 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 16 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.