First Aid for Mental Health

Overview

This First Aid for Mental Health courses at Ardent Safety in Cumbria have been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace. The courses provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions, and equip them with the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.

Who should attend

These courses are suitable for everyone, but students must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.

Course Content

Level 1: After completing the course, the learner will:

• 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 mental health condition
• Know how to recognise and manage stress
• Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions

Level 2: After completing the course, the learner will have gained all of the outcomes from Level 1, plus:

• 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

Level 3: After completing the course, the learner will have gained all of the outcomes from Levels 1 and 2, plus:

• Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers

Certification

Successful candidates are presented with a First Aid for Mental Health certificate which is accredited by NUCO (an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation).

To book this course please contact us today.