Supervising First Aid  for Mental Health – RQF Level 3

Day 1

Module 1         Introduction

Module 2         What is first aid for mental health?

Module 3         Identifying mental health conditions

Module 4         Providing advice and starting a conversation

Module 5         Stress

Module 6         Drugs and alcohol

Module 7         First aid action plan for mental health

Module 8         Mental health in the workplace

Module 9         Depression

Module 10       Anxiety

Module 11       Written assessment paper 1

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learner will:

1. Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
2. Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a suspected mental health condition
3. Know how to recognise and manage stress
4. Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health
5. Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
6. Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
7. Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers

Day 2

Module 1         Introduction and day 1 recap

Module 2         Post-traumatic stress disorder

Module 3         Self-harm

Module 4         Suicide

Module 5         Eating disorders

Module 6         Personality disorders

Module 7         Bipolar disorder

Module 8         Psychosis

Module 9         Schizophrenia

Module 10       Assessment and course closure

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learner will:

1. Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
2. Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a suspected mental health condition
3. Know how to recognise and manage stress
4. Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health
5. Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
6. Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
7. Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers

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