Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider – Level 2 – CPDUK Certified

Welcome to our online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

A mental health first aider supports individuals experiencing mental ill-health or mental distress. They are there to give reassurance and listen in a non-judgmental way.

This online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course will help enhance the learner’s knowledge and understanding of what is meant by mental health first aid and the importance of a mental health first aider.

Course content

This online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course covers the following:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 – Mental health first aid
• Chapter 2 – Mental health first aider
• Chapter 3 – Mental health crisis
• Chapter 4 – Person-centred support
• Module summary.

Who is the course for?

This Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider e-learning course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of mental health first aid.

Course aims

The aims of this Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider eLearning course are to:

• Highlight the importance of supporting individuals with mental ill-health in a person-centred way and equip them with the skills to do this.
• Help learners understand the importance and the different ways of protecting their mental health.
• Discuss different sources of help and support for mental health.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify what actions to take if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Explain the importance of giving person-centred support when dealing with a mental health emergency.
• Explain the importance of caring for their own mental health.
• List sources of help and support they can signpost individuals.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course, the learner will be able to:

• List the responsibilities of a mental health first aider.
• Identify the factors that might affect mental health.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of mental distress.
• Explain the actions to take in a mental health emergency.
• Identify ways of giving person-centred and dignified support.

Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider – Level 2 – CPDUK Certified.