UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE LEVEL 3
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This QualSafe mental health first aid course grants a level 3 RQF award in Understanding Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace. It is a formally accredited qualification acknowledged nationally. It is designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health and develop an understanding of how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional guidance.
Candidates will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Due to the nature of mental health first aid training and the emphasis placed on communication, there is only a provision for the assessments to be undertaken in English. Therefore, candidates for this type of training must be able to understand and speak the English language.
On this mental health first aid course, candidates will develop a greater understanding of common mental health conditions, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help.
Candidates will cover the following topics on this 2-day course:
- Understanding mental health and its importance
- The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace
- Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider
- Common mental health conditions, including:
- Characteristics and features
- Work-related stress
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Bipolar
- Self-harm
- Psychosis
- Suicide
- Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace
- Best practice for employers
- Mental health first aid at work action plan
- Appropriate coping strategies
- How employers can provide support to employees in the workplace
- Assisting those off work or returning to work
- Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst experiencing poor mental health
- Types of support available both locally and nationally
Our mental health first aid course is taught by highly experienced trainers. Throughout the course, our instructors deliver an interactive and immersive learning journey. This will involve video, case studies and real-life instances of mental health challenges, engaging in workbook exercises, participating in group dialogues, and an array of additional dynamic learning methods.
During this course, delegates will achieve the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) qualification.
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No. Please contact the team for information regarding the cost of this Mental Health First Aid course.
Our courses have a maximum of 12 candidates per course. If you wish to train a larger group of employees, contact us to learn more about our bespoke training courses and on-site training units.
How can I pay for this course?
If you book this course online, you can pay for the course by debit or credit card.
If you wish to pay via an invoice, please enquire about the course and our team will contact you to complete the booking.
Do I need to bring PPE?
No - PPE is not required.
Are there any other pre-requisites?
Yes – Delegates of our Mental Health First Aid courses must provide photographic ID (i.e., passport or driving license) before completing the training.
What is included in the price?
Course materials, refreshments and a light lunch are provided.
What time does the course start and finish?
Courses start at 8.45am and finish at around 3.30pm
How long does it take for certificates to arrive?
QualSafe awarding body certificates are emailed as soon as we receive them (usually within 2 weeks).
Where is this course held?
The Level 3 Understanding Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace course is held at all our training centres across the UK.
When will I receive my course instructions?
Joining instructions are sent by email – which are usually received on the same day but always within 48 hours of booking.
Can I change my booking?
Yes - subject to our terms and conditions.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available at all our UK training centres for course candidates.
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We have been using MRS for over 20 years and have been most impressed their professionalism and flexibility that they have shown for First Aid training. Evaluation received from participants and managers has been very positive and we would always be more than happy to recommend them for First Aid training courses.
3 days of learning that was both pleasurable and memorable. The instructor presented the information in a manner that was relevant, simple to learn and at the same time ensuring that the skills were done to a high standard.
You will never know how big a part you played in the saving the life of a good mate of ours and I will never be able to thank you fully for giving us the skills and confidence to carry out the horrible task of pounding a friends chest.
