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Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (Level 3)

The QA Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace. This qualification raises learners’ awareness of mental health, develops an understanding on how to support, reassure and signpost fellow colleagues to professional support.
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Accademic Level:
Level 3
Course Length:
2 Days
Total Qualification Time
14
Course Cost:
£200 + VAT
Qualsafe Awards Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace Learner Workbook

By developing a greater understanding of common mental health issues, as well as how best to support and guide someone experiencing poor mental health, Mental Health First Aiders play a vital role in reducing the stigma associated with mental health in the UK.

Throughout this 2-day course, learners will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to actively promote positive mental health in the workplace by covering a range of topics, including: understanding mental health and its importance, awareness of their own well-being as a Mental Health First Aider, common mental health conditions, how to support those experiencing poor mental health at work with tools such as active listening and non-judgmental support.

Supporting people with mental health conditions in your workplace

The ‘Thriving at Work’ report sets out a framework of actions – called ‘Core Standards’ – that the reviewers recommend employers of all sizes can and should put in place:

  • Produce, implement and communicate a mental health at work plan that promotes good mental health of all employees and outlines the support available for those who may need it
  • Develop mental health awareness among employees by making information, tools and support accessible
  • Encourage open conversations about mental health and the support available when employees are struggling, during the recruitment process and at regular intervals throughout employment, offer appropriate workplace adjustments to employees who require them
  • Provide employees with good working conditions and ensure they have a healthy work life balance and opportunities for development
  • Promote effective people management to ensure all employees have a regular conversation about their health and well-being with their line manager, supervisor or organisational leader and train and support line managers and supervisors in effective management practices
  • Routinely monitor employee mental health and wellbeing by understanding available data, talking to employees, and understanding risk factors

Mental Health First Aid Course Content

  • Understand Mental Health and its importance
  • Understand roles and responsibilities in relation to Mental Health in the workplace
  • Understand a range of common Mental Health conditions:
    • Suicide
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
    • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
    • Phobias
    • Bipolar
    • Self-harm
    • Psychosis
    • Stress (Work-related and other)
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Eating disorders
    • Depression
  • Know how to implement Mental Health first aid strategies in the workplace
  • Understand how employers can provide support to employees

Intended Audience

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for those who would like to become a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace. This qualification raises learners’ awareness of mental health, develops an understanding on how to support, reassure and signpost fellow colleagues to professional support.

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NHS / Emergncy Services Discount

If you work for the NHS, Military or the Emergency services. We offer a discount - send us proof of employment and we will email you a discount code to use on any of our courses.

Course Length

  • 14 hours of face to face tuition
  • Delivered over 2 days

Entry Requirements

  • Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training.
  • Learners should have an interest in the area of mental health due to the content of the course and the nature of the role of the mental health first aider.
  • There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy.

Certificate Awarded

  • This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years.
  • The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.

Assessment Methods

  • 1 x Theory Assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper).

At Your Venue?

Would you like this course run at your venue? We can run this course for your organisation at your premisis at a time to suit you.
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Course Dates

  • 07
    Jun

    Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace

    2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    • £240.00 incl. VAT
  • 05
    Jul

    Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace

    2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    • £240.00 incl. VAT
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