Mental Health First Aid Courses
Qualsafe Level 1- Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
The Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people who wish to raise their awareness of mental health and improve their mindfulness in work and everyday life. The qualification would be suitable for an individual or a group of up to 25 colleagues within a business.
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Half day course
Qualsafe Level 2 - Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in the workplace and how best to offer support and guidance to colleagues.
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1 Day course
Qualsafe Level 3 - Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace.
This qualification raises learners’ awareness of mental health, develops an understanding on how to support, reassure and signpost fellow colleagues to professional support.
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2 Day course
Intended Audiences:
Mental health first aid training is not designed to teach you how to be a therapist, but it will teach you to recognise the most common issues people face with mental ill health and teach you how to listen, reassure and actively support those who are struggling.
Mental health first aiders will be able to:
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Recognise signs and symptoms of many common mental health issues
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Direct anyone with potential mental ill health to appropriate and reliable support, both within the workplace and externally
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Actively listen and feel confident having open conversations about mental health with those who may be suffering
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Be a confident mental health advocate within the workplace
Course Overview:
Through a mix of presentation, discussions, self-reflection and group activities, completion of the one day MHFA course, delivered by a quality assured and accredited trainer. This course qualifies you as a Mental health first aider giving you:
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An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
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Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
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Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
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Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
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Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through both a practical demonstration of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice question paper.
Qualsafe Awards in Mental Health in the Workplace qualification will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions in the workplace and how best to offer support and guidance to colleagues.
Numbers
A maximum of 25 learners can be accommodated on these courses and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.
Location
We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling.
Qualifications:
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Award in Understanding Mental Health First Aid (RQF) e-Certificate (3 Year qualification)