Course Content
A range of Mental Health First Aid related subjects are covered including:
What is mental health first aid?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Identifying mental health conditions
Self-harm
Providing advice and starting a conversation
Suicide
Stress
Eating disorders
Mental health conditions
Personality disorders
Drugs and alcohol
Bipolar disorder
Mental health first aid action plan
Psychosis
Mental health first aid in the workplace
Schizophrenia
Depression
Anxiety
Course Duration : Two days (12 hours)
The minimum contact hours for this qualification, excluding breaks should be for a minimum period of 12 hours over 2 days.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or written questioning and practical demonstration. Multiple Choice Examination.
Certificate
Successful candidates will be issued with an Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) certificate.
All candidates receive comprehensive course materials .