First Aid for Mental Health training is now available for limited numbers of staff and PGRs on the following dates:
Level 2 training January 14 at 09:00 (1 day course) and February 9 at 09:00 (1 day course)
Level 3 training March 29 at 09:00 and March 30 at 17:00 (2 day course)
You can book on the Health and Safety SharePoint site by filling in the relevant form (choose either Level 2/3) and sending it to [email protected].
For more about the courses:
There are two levels of qualification in First Aid (FA) for Mental Health:
- Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health, suitable for staff and PGRs and
- Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health, suitable for line managers/supervisors
These qualifications are regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards who are regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
All training courses have been risk assessed and are provided face-to-face on campus by Steve Baillie our in-house First Aid and First Aid for Mental Health trainer.
The courses cover how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse, the first aid action plan for mental health and how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
Naomi Gravett, Security Supervisor, recently took the course and says:
“I found the Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health course very informative. I already had a good understanding of many mental health conditions but still came away with more knowledge and confidence in dealing with challenging situations.
“I would recommend this training to anyone working in a staff/student facing role, it provides a good understanding of how to recognise the signs when someone is struggling and how you can assist in getting them the support they need. Knowledge is power and the more understanding we have, the more likely we are to be able to reduce the stigma attached to mental health.”
