A range of topics are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Breaking down stigma
- Identifying common mental health conditions
- Signposting to support
e course is delivered through a mixture of self-study and virtual classrooms.
The candidate will be given access to online resources which involve reading, interactive videos, reflective questions and quizzes.
pThe online learning will be supported by 2 virtual classroom sessions which will embed the information learnt in the online materials. The virtual sessions are very interactive utilising virtual breakout rooms, annotations on the presentation and interactive polls.
The delivery time will be agreed at the time of booking, with a maximum of three weeks being allowed. During this period of time, candidates will have access to the support of a tutor who can help them if they find the content is emotive.
Included in the price:
- Certification
- Access to online resources
- Access to the virtual classroom
- Course handbook
- First Aid for Mental Health badge
- Great instructors
The course includes access to the online materials and the First Aid for Mental Health Awareness handbook produced by Instructuk Resources Ltd to support the course.
Candidates will need the ability to get on the internet to access the online resources and access the virtual classrooms. This can be achieved through a tablet or personal computer which has internet access and a webcam.
There is no post-course learning for this course.
You can arrange a program of support from Dewi Development Ltd for your staff. This can include on-going coaching or debrief sessions should one of your employees need to use their skills.
The qualification is assessed by a professional discussion on an individual basis in a virtual classroom.
Successful candidates will be issued with an Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health fromthe Awarding Body First Aid Awards (FAA).
There is no certification renewal for this course.
We can deliver this course to anyone in the UK.
There are no barriers to undertaking the training, but individuals may find the topics may have an emotional impact they were not expecting if they have experienced or know anyone who has experienced one of the topics being covered. The trainers are experienced and will support any candidate who finds them in the situation of needing to debrief a historic situation.
If candidates have any physical or learning needs for the group work or for the assessment, this should be notified as part of the booking.
If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
