Course Information
Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace – Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best. Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research has shown that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers.
Qualification title: FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising Mental Health First Aid (RQF)
This Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace 2 Day course goes into detail on a wide range of mental health conditions and the support and help provided by healthcare professionals. It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but is aimed at Trainer/Assessors and/or supervisor level within the workplace.
Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
You can be assured that you are meeting your Mental Health First Aid Training requirements by attending this course which is Ofqual regulated.
Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 3 – Course Content:
A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
- Introduction
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying Mental Health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stress
- Mental Health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Self-harm
- Suicide
- Eating Disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Anxiety
- Assessment and Course Closure
Duration: 2 Days (12 Hours)
Delegates: 6-12
Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level – 3
Assessment: Learners will be assessed throughout the course by the tutor and a range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (Open and multiple-choice)
Certification: A Level 3 Award in Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace will be issued to the learner on successfully completing this course. There is no expiry of the qualification, but annual refresher training is recommended.
For more information on our Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 3 training courses and how we can help you find the right training courses for your business please email us or alternatively, call us on 0151 515 0416 and speak with one of our training consultants.
Did you know that we also deliver the following mental Health First Aid courses below – simply click on the link for more information:
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 1 award – 4 Hours
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 2 award – 1 Day
We deliver this Supervising Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Level 3 training in the following areas:
- Liverpool
- Warrington
- Widnes
- Chester
- The Wirral
- Southport
- Manchester
- North Wales
For further information on Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace:
Download the new MHFA guidance for employers Implementing Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace or visit MHFA England website.