Mental Health First Aid

The QNUK Level 3 Award for Mental Health First Aiders (RQF), a regulated qualification designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to act as a Mental Health First Aider, particularly within a workplace setting.

To provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Mental Health First Aider, including supporting individuals experiencing difficulties with mental health in the workplace. 

Objectives 

The training will cover the following areas: 

• Understand the principles of mental well-being  

• Know the legal requirements for managing mental health in a workplace 

• Know how to recognise the cause and impact of stress 

• Know how to recognise and support those with a common mental health condition  

• Know how to recognise and support individual with psychosis 

• Understand why individuals may use harmful strategies to cope with a metal health disorder 

• Know how to recognise and support an individual in suicidal crisis.   

This course is over 2 days with a multiple choice exam at the end of the course day 2.

Please note:  Delegates must demonstrate a sufficient command of the English language to effectively understand and successfully undertake the qualification’s assessment methods.