QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF)

Course Code: ZGT143 Categories Accreditations, Course Categories, Courses, Health and Safety, Qualsafe

During your course we will provide;

A course manual, handouts and pen
Refreshments throughout the day
Any equipment required to complete the course
A microwave, fridge and toaster will be provided for delegate use if the course is held at a Zero Gravity Safety Location

Course Overview

Did you know 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support relatives, friends and even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone to professional help, you can help further reduce the stigma associated with mental health in the UK. The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health, develop an understanding on how best to support, reassure and signpost colleagues to professional support. What’s more, candidates will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health within their workplace, making it an ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders

Who is the course for?

An ideal qualification for mental health champions/first aiders, human resources, managers, supervisors and team leaders

Contents Covered

Understanding mental health and its importance
The roles and responsibilities for mental health in the workplace
Importance of own wellbeing as a mental health first aider
Common mental health conditions, including:
o Characteristics and features
o Work-related stress
o Anxiety
o Eating disorders
o Depression
o Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
o Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
o Phobias
o Bipolar
o Self-harm
o Psychosis
o Suicide
Promoting positive mental health first aid in the workplace
o Best practice for employers
o Mental health first aid at work action plan
o Appropriate coping strategies
How employers can provide support to employees in the
workplace
o Assisting those off work or returning to work
Procedures to support employees who are off work whilst
experiencing poor mental health
Types of support available both locally and nationally

Requirements

None

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies