MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR THE WORKPLACE (MHFA - 1 DAY)

This course qualifies delegates as Mental Health First Aid Responders, who will be able to use their knowledge of mental health conditions to promote positive attitudes towards mental health in the workplace. They’ll also play a key role in supporting line managers that are assisting individuals who are returning to work after experiencing mental illness.

The qualification is aimed at individuals who intend to take on the role of Mental Health Responder but is also relevant to other employees and managers intending to develop their knowledge of mental health conditions.

Who should attend?

This course is for those looking to improve their knowledge of mental health conditions and to learn the skills to support their own and others’ wellbeing in the workplace.

Please be aware that this course focuses on employees in the workplace and covers subjects that some people may find distressing, including suicide and self-harm. If you feel in advance that this subject may be too distressing for the delegate, please do not book them on the course without asking them whether they would feel comfortable attending. If a delegate feels overwhelmed whilst on the course, they can leave at any time.

You do not need prior knowledge or training to attend, but an interest in the subject is strongly advisable.

Delegates must be 16 or older to attend this course.

Important pre-course information

Delegates must bring photographic ID to the course. Pre-course reading will be required. This will be provided within the joining instructions upon booking.

Course duration

One day - 9am - 4.30pm

Assessment

Assessment is carried out through a multiple-choice question paper.

Certification

Subject to passing the assessment, delegates will be awarded the FutureQuals Level 2 Award in Mental Health: Workplace Responder qualification. This qualification does not have a specific period of validity. However, as an evolving subject area, periodically retaking the qualification will help to ensure that individuals are working with the most up-to-date information.