Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (Distance Learning)

Paid event

Tues 10th and Weds 11th November (10am-4pm),

What exactly is this course?

• This is an advanced course in First Aid for Mental Health, providing you with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, what support is available, and how you (as an individual and as part of an organisation) can help someone who is struggling with poor mental health. You will also learn about the first aid action plan for mental health and how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

It is fully accredited by the FAA (First Aid Awards) and awarded at Level 3 RQF or Level 6 SCQF - a summary of the content can be seen at the bottom of this page, and this link will take you to a few more details, including the course syllabus.

The qualification is valid for a total of 3 years, an is taken online (using zoom) for a mixture of group teaching and individual assessment *

Who is this course for?

• Anyone who has or wishes to have some influence in organisational delivery of wellbeing and in particular First Aid for Mental Health.

This course is designed to be of particular use to those who have - or are likely to have - responsibility for formal or informal wellbeing strategies and support in their workplace and/or as part of a community group or initiative, and for those who wish to be officially recognised as a First Aider for Mental Health.

** Please note you must be over 16 to participate in this course **

How much does the course cost?

• The standard cost fees are £280 per person

• Discounts are available for those working in the education, charity and voluntary sectors - please contact Qawah Coaching for more details and a code **.
• Discounts are also available when more than one person from an organisation books onto the same course - please select Buy Tickets to see what is available.

The course cost includes all teaching input, admin support, certificate costs and all materials - including a comprehensive booklet.

Qawah Coaching also includes on-going support as part of our commitment to you.

What is the course content?

By the end of the course, you will know:

• What mental Health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for Mental Health
  
• How to provide advice and practical support to someone presenting a mental health condition
• How to recognise and manage stress
• How to recognise a range of mental health conditions, and the professional support or therapy available
• The impact of substance abuse on mental health
• What a First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan is, and how to set one up
• How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

Unless stated otherwise in communication post-booking, both days will run from 10am to 4pm (including breaks)

In order to successfully complete the course and gain your qualification you must attend both (consecutive) teaching days and pass your individual assessment.

Please note that booking for paid courses closes 36 hours before course commencement - to allow for the necessary admin.

Please contact me if you are unable to find a date that works for you, want to know more about any of the courses, have a query about discounts, or need anything else.

What others have said about the course:

The course had balanced information combined with helpful and careful conversations - Claire

Andy did an amazing job talking us through some heavy subjects, yet making it easy for us to engage - Johana

It was a relaxed learning environment, not what I was expecting because of the content! - Stephan

* Assessment takes the form of an individual discussion with the instructor at a mutually agreed date (usually within a few days of the course delivery, but no more than 5 weeks after the course delivery) - this usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on course numbers and other factors.
** Click on Contact the event organiser to the right of this page, select I have a question... and include your query in the message.

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