Course duration: 12 hours
Course cost: £120 + VAT per candidate
(maximum 14 delegates per session)
Delivery method: In house
Accredited course certified on completion
LEVEL 3 SUPERVISING FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Aims
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Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of the first aider for mental health.
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Identify a large range of mental health conditions and know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.
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Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
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Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place.
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Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional health care providers.
This course is aimed at those within a supervisor/manager level within the workplace, as the designated First Aider for Mental Health. It provides a complete overview of various mental health conditions and characteristics. Identifying factors that can affect a person's mental health, tackling the stigma surrounding mental health and describes the support and therapies provided by professional health care services.