Supervising/Leading First Aid for Mental Health

Overview

This two-day course builds on the First Aid for Mental Health and covers a wider range of mental health conditions. It will explore the range of therapy and professional support that a person may be given by professional bodies during treatment for a mental health condition.

The course is suitable for anyone within the workplace. Its specifically aimed at those who hold a supervisory/managerial level position who are responsible for first aid for mental health within their organisation as well as implementing a positive mental health culture.

 

Learning outcomes

The course programme covers:

  • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
  • Identifying mental health conditions
  • Providing advice and starting a conversation
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • First Aid for Mental Health action plan
  • First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
  • A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail

 

Assessment

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.

 

Certification

Upon successful completion of the assessment process, all candidates will be awarded the relevant level Ofqual regulated RQF/SCQF qualification based on the course they have completed. Each qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. We strongly recommended that each learner attends an annual refresher training and complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

 

Ready to book?

If we currently have this course set up as an open event, you can register using the booking function within the schedule listed below.

Alternatively, please call us on 01689 874265 or fill in the enquiry form and we'll get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Principles of Leadership

Price

From £150.00 (exc. VAT) per learner
 

Duration

2 days

Type

Online, via Zoom or Face to Face

Awarding body

Nuco training

Level

Ofqual Level 3 /SQA Accreditation Level 6

Learners per course

4-12

Audience

UK