This comprehensive accredited two-day course has been developed by subject matters experts and provides a nominated ‘mental health first aider’ the knowledge to advise and guide those needing assistance with mental health conditions.
DurationCourse Overview and Benefits
The mental health charity ‘Mind’ report 1 in 4 people will encounter a mental health challenge every year in England. Statistics published in 2020 by the HSE also show 828,000 workers in the UK suffer from “work related stress, depression or anxiety (new or long standing)”. Following a risk assessment, the HSE suggests a trained mental first aider may be beneficial to the employer in managing mental ill health in the workplace.
This comprehensive accredited two-day course has been developed by subject matters experts and provides a nominated ‘mental health first aider’ the knowledge to advise and guide those needing assistance with mental health conditions.
Candidates will learn about the role and responsibilities of a competent ‘mental health first aider’ and when to signpost employees to seek qualified professional support.
Key Topics
Understanding mental ill health and mental illnesses
Signs and symptoms of mental ill health and mental illnesses
Risk factors that increase vulnerability to mental ill health and mental illnesses
Prevalence of mental ill health in the UK
Stigma associated with mental ill health and mental
The mental health continuum
What is first aid for mental health?
The role and responsibilities of a first aider for mental health
Boundaries and expectations of a first aid for mental health conversation
The role and responsibilities of the employer in relation to supporting mental health in the workplace
The ABC action plan for mental health
Skills required for an effective mental health conversation
Mental health support plan
Ways to manage own self-care as a first aider for mental health
Assessment Method
The candidate must complete two multiple-choice examinations:
Unit 1: 15 questions completed in 30 minutes.
Unit 2: 25 questions completed in 50 minutes.
Successful candidates must achieve 60% or more in the assessment. The final grade is pass or fail.
About us
Percipio Training was started in 2014 because we wanted to create a customer focused business that puts integrity before profit. We still abide by this core value today as we uphold honesty with our customers by not surprising them with unexpected costs. The price we quote is what you can expect to pay.
Our Back Story
Starting our own company gave us an opportunity to really think about how people learn. We did extensive research to find the best teaching and learning methods. Creating an inclusive learning experience was the best way forward for us.
We achieved this approach by engaging with candidates and taking time to understand how they would like to learn. Our brain friendly techniques are still evolving as we continue to innovate our range of flexible learning pathways, including live webinars delivered to candidates around the world.
We knew that training employees can be expensive and may not necessarily deliver on expectations for improvements in compliance. Value in our mind was about is delivering quality at an affordable price.
We reached into the marketplace with a wide range of competitively priced training courses. Customers were impressed because they got value for money as training did make a difference in providing a safer and more productive workplace.
Quality at an affordable price still drives our business forward today.
Mission Statement
“To provide our customers with the highest quality training service possible at the most competitive price.”
Vision Statement
“To be the most preferred training partner for compliance courses within the food and drink industry.”
Our core values
Integrity
We are committed in operating in an ethical, moral and responsible way. Honesty and trust are important in maintaining productive relationships with our customers. We value diversity among people and promote an inclusive learning environment for all.
Support
We respect our candidates and work with them to build and develop a productive relationship. Our experienced team will work them to understand individual needs and maximise learning potential. If necessary, we will make reasonable adjustments in the way course content is delivered and assessed.
Quality
We promote a quality focused culture by delivering an outstanding learning experience. No reasonable request is too much trouble. We work collaboratively we our customers to create a cost-effective learning package that makes a real difference in the way employees think and act in the workplace.
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This half day course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.
This industry leading course will provide delegates with knowledge of basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations.
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