A mental health first aider is a nominated person within an organisation who anyone can go to, to assist with a mental health problem. The first aider will help to advise and guide those needing assistance and will have knowledge of how to identify those who are developing mental health issues.
Course cost
£250.00 exc. VAT
Course duration
1 days
The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners to progress to a qualification in another subject area and/or to give learners personal growth and engagement in learning, specifically in relation to understanding the basic principles of mental health. This qualification can be taken by learners preparing to enter employment or by those who are already in employment and wish to develop their knowledge of mental health. This is a knowledge-only qualification that provides underpinning knowledge and understanding in relation to mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing.
There are no formal pre-requisites for this course, however this qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 14 and above. It is advised that learners have a minimum of level 1 in literacy and/or numeracy or equivalent
This course is 1 day , delivered online via interactive tutor led sessions via Microsoft teams.
• Understand how to recognise mental ill health in self and others
• Understand the principle of mental first aid for mental health
• Understand how to support mental wellbeing in the workplace
• Understand how to promote a wellness culture in the workplace
• Understand resilience and self-care for mental health
