Being a Mental Health First Aider Course

Description

Course details

Being a Mental Health First Aider Online Training Overview

This course will give learners an overview of mental health conditions, the responsibilities of being a mental health first aider, and how to set appropriate boundaries as a mental health first aider.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 11th September 2023

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What You will learn

Being a Mental Health First Aider Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

 

• Identify boundaries of being a mental health first aider
• List examples of self-care
• Restate the role of a mental health first aider in the workplace
• Describe how to provide mental health first aid remotely

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Course Introduction – Being a Mental Health First Aider
• What is Mental Health First Aid?
• Responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider
• Maintaining Boundaries as a MHFA
• Boundaries – Confidentiality
• Boundaries – Your Wellbeing
• Boundaries – Inappropriate Relationships
• MHFA Refresher Training
• Self-Care
• Examples of Self-Care
• MFHA in the Workplace
• MFHA Employer Support
• Providing MHFA Remotely
• What is Mental Health?
• What is Mental Illness?
• Early Signs of Mental Health Problems
• Self-Awareness
• Good Mental Well-Being Indicators
• Improving Mental Well-Being
• Providing MHFA
• Stress and Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Self-Harm & Suicide
• Mental Health Stigma

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Being a Mental Health First Aider free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Being a Mental Health First Aider training for?

This online course has been written at an intermediary level 2 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes:

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health and social care worker delivering intermediate care and reablement in the community and bed-based settings
• Practitioners working in home care, general practice, and housing,
• Those in acute inpatient settings

Being a Mental Health First Aider FAQ

Being a Mental Health First Aider Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Being a Mental Health First Aider course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Being a Mental Health First Aider course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Being a Mental Health First Aider course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Being a Mental Health First Aider certificate?

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Being a Mental Health First Aider course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Being a Mental Health First Aider course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Being a Mental Health First Aider course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Being a Mental Health First Aider course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Being a Mental Health First Aider course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Reablement course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.