First Aid for Mental Health

Course Info

Course Duration: 1 day
Attendees: 1-16
Pre-requisites: None

Intended For

Those requiring a greater understanding of mental health within the workplace.

Certification

Advance Training Certification
First Aid for Mental Health - SCQF Level 5

Refresher Period

3 Yearly

Recommended Progression

Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

Course Aims

To provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Course Summary

• 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
• 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

Available Dates

No courses scheduled at this time. Please email us or call us on 01506 353999 to enquire about availability.

Location

10 Caputhall Road, Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 8AS