Mental Health
First Aid at Work
Level 3 | 2 days

QUICK LOOK
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Duration:
2 days (14 hours)
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Format:
Face-to-face or online
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Learners:
Maximum 16
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Qualification:
Level 3 Award
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Certification:
eCertificates, valid for 3 years
This course is for a group of learners. Looking for a course for individuals?

COURSE OVERVIEW
This in-depth course will enable learners to create a workplace culture that minimises the impact of mental health problems by understanding current best practice and complying with UK legislation.
It will also give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise and safely support a colleague who may be experiencing stress or a mental health problem.
On successful completion, learners will be qualified as 'Mental Health First Aiders', sometimes also referred to as 'Mental Health Champions' or 'Mental Health Advocates'.

CERTIFICATION

This course leads a nationally recognised, regulated qualification, the...
Qualsafe Awards Level 3 Award in
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF)
...which means that it's quality assured to OFQUAL standards.
Following successful assessment, learners will receive an eCertificate, which is valid for 3 years. Paper certificates are available on request.
This course is available in the following formats:

FACE-TO-FACE
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2 days/14 hours training
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Delivered at your venue
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Any day of the week
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Can be split in to modules spread over time
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Delivered by a specialist Paramedic Educator

ONLINE
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As per Face-to-face, except...
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Delivered via Zoom or MS Teams

TOPICS
Module 1 - Understanding Mental Health
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Mental Health and MHFA
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The impact of mental health problems
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Benefits of positive mental health
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Causes of work related stress
Module 2 - Changing Workplace Culture
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Creating a positive mental health culture
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Workplace mental health legislation
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Best Practice Examples
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Role of Mental Health First Aiders
Module 3 - Exploring Specific Problems
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Stress
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Anxiety (including PTSD, OCD and phobias)
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Depression (including Bipolar)
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Eating Disorders
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Psychosis
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Self-harm and Suicide
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Alcohol and drugs with mental health
Module 4 - Supporting Employees
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Best practice and Core Standards
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Mental Health First Aid Action Plan
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Self-help and sources of professional support
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Providing for those who are off work
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Wellness Recovery Action Plans
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Self Care

WHY BOOK WITH US?
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Enjoyable training, tailored to your needs
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Consistently outstanding feedback
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Designed/delivered by healthcare professionals
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Friendly and responsive customer service
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Nationally recognised qualifications
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eCertificates, valid for 3 years
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Fully insured, registered and accredited
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No charges for amendments or cancellation
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20% discount on your first course