Mental Health First Aid at Work Course

Description

Course details

Mental Health First Aid at Work Online Training Overview

This course will give learners an overview of mental health and wellbeing at work, how to create working conditions that foster good mental health, managing workers with a mental health condition, and strategies for helping workers return to work with reasonable adjustments.

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

Mental Health First Aid at Work Course Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the relationship between work and mental health and wellbeing
• List ways to create working conditions that foster good mental and physical health
• Restate how to manage an employee with a mental health condition
• Develop a return to work strategy with reasonable adjustments for a worker with a mental health condition

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 1

• Course Introduction – Mental Health First Aid at Work,
• What is Mental Health?,
• What is Stress?,
• What Can Cause Mental Ill Health?,
• Mental Ill Health Experiences,
• What is Mental Health First Aid?,
• Responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider,
• Mental Health in an Organization,
• Reasons Mental Health and Wellbeing Matter in the Workplace,
• Mental Health Support,
• Discussing Mental Health,
• Experiences of Mental Health in Daily Life,
• Legislation,
• The Equality Act,
• Promoting Wellbeing,
• Role of Line Managers and Promoting Wellbeing,
• Supporting Team Wellbeing,
• The Five Pathways to Positive Mental Health,
• Recruitment and Promotion,
• Hiring & Risk Assessments,
• Mental Health Disclosures,
• Disclosures and Discrimination,
• Worker Risk Groups,
• Early Warning Signs of Mental Ill Health,
• Presenteeism,
• Identifying Problems and Needs,
• Having a Conversation,
• Non-Judgemental Listening,
• Verbal and Nonverbal Listening Skills,
• Supporting Reluctant Employees in Discussing Mental Health,
• Managing an Employee in Distress,
• Workplace Pressure Support Plan,
• Managing the Rest of the Team,
• Recognising When the Individual Needs Professional or Clinical Help,
• Mental Health Episodes,
• Advanced Statements,
• Supporting a Worker on Sick Leave,
• Return-to-Work,
• What is a Reasonable Adjustment,
• Examples of Reasonable Adjustments,
• Reasonable Adjustments in Practice,
• Supporting Return-to-Work,
• Managing Colleague and Client Reactions,
• Work and Medication,
• Unsuccessful Return-to-Work,
• Ongoing Illnesses

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

Who is this for?

Who is this Mental Health First Aid at Work 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

Mental Health First Aid at Work FAQ

Mental Health First Aid at Work Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Mental Health First Aid at Work course?

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

Is the Mental Health First Aid at Work course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Mental Health First Aid at Work course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Mental Health First Aid at Work certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Mental Health First Aid at Work 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 Mental Health First Aid at Work course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Mental Health First Aid at Work course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Mental Health First Aid at Work course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Mental Health First Aid at Work 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 Mental Health First Aid at Work 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.