Mental Health First Aid - Level 2 Award
Who the course is for
the role of a first aider for mental health is to provide basic mental health support or to be the first response to someone in need in the workplace. The first aider for mental health is not clinically qualified to assess, diagnose to treat mental ill health but they will know the basic tools to listen to individuals who require first response support for their mental health.
What the course covers
- Introduction to mental health, mental ill health and wellbeing
- Understand how mental ill health affects the experience of individuals
- Understand the mental health continuum
- Understand ways to self-manage own wellbeing
- Know the principle role of first aid for mental health
- Know how to recognise mental ill health in self and others
- Understand how to support mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Promoting a mental wellness culture in the workplace
- The importance of resilience and protection of self for first aiders for mental health
Multiple choice tests are required
Course Duration
2 Days
Course Cost:
Open Course - £239 + vat per person
Group Courses - £1225 + vat for up to 6 on a course
What is included
Course Manual
Highfields Awards Certification.
Tea and Coffee.
Venue
Open courses are held at our training facility in South Wigston
Group courses can be held at our premises or on your own premises. Additional charges will occur for distances greater than 30 miles of our base.
How to book
For open courses, please book by placing your requirements in the basket
For group courses, please contact us to discuss dates