(REHIS) Mental Health First Aid at Work - 6hrs
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The REHIS Mental Health First Aid course is a one-day training course designed to give participants the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to recognise and respond to someone experiencing poor mental health or a mental health crisis.
Throughout the course, participants will learn about common mental health conditions, stress and resilience, how to recognise early warning signs, and how to approach and support someone using effective communication and active listening skills.
The course also explores the role and responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider within the workplace, including appropriate signposting, maintaining boundaries and self-care, as well as ways organisations can help create a positive and supportive mental health culture.
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Module 1: Role and Responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider
Module 2: Defining Mental Health
Module 3: Understanding Stress
Module 4: Providing Support
Module 5: Identifying Mental Health Conditions
Module 6: Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
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Course duration
Delivered over 1 day (approximately 6 hours), including training and assessment.
Assessment & certification
Participants will complete an assessment as part of the course to demonstrate their understanding of the key principles of Mental Health First Aid.
Successful candidates receive a certificate awarded by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland
Certification is valid for 3 years
Entry requirements
No prior experience is required.
Delivery options
Classroom-based training
On-site training for businesses
Group bookings available