If you want to raise awareness of mental health, create a culture of care and the promote positive mental health in the workplace, this 12-week course will enable you to gain an understanding
of mental health conditions, the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented to support your colleagues when required.
You will need to demonstrate you are working at Level 2 in English and complete an English diagnostic assessment if required.
During the course you will gain an understanding of factors which may contribute to mental ill health and the actions that can be taken, including:
These include:
This is an assessment-based course and there are no exams.
You will be continually assessed throughout the course in the following ways:
Completion of the course will enable you to provide mental health support in a range of settings, and progress to:
The course is flexible and is delivered through a blended learning approach by experienced staff who have worked within the health and social care sector.
