Here at CB Training we offer a number of Mental Health First Aid Courses approved and accredited with Nuco training standards. Contact our office and speak with Gemma regarding the course content and how these courses can benefit yourself and your workforce. 01536 201871 / info@cbtraining.biz
Level 1 Mental Health First Aid (half day course)
General course information
This course is aimed at providing delegates with the knowledge and skills to start a supportive conversation, reduce stigma and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.
Course content
- Course Introduction
- Defining mental health
- Understanding the stigma surrounding mental health
- Identify factors that can affect a person’s mental health
- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health
- Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suffering from a suspected mental health condition
- Know when to contact emergency services
- Identify signs of stress
- State how stress can be managed
- Identify signs and symptoms from the following mental health conditions, depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm
Experience required
No prior knowledge of topic required.
Course Duration Number of Delegates
4.0 hrs 0 – 16
Facilities / requirements
A training room suitable for the number of delegates will be required.
Availability Certification
On-site / Training Centre (reduced numbers) Nuco Certification / In-house
Certification renewal
This qualification does not have an expiry however we recommend a refresher every 3 years, this may depend on the company’s risk assessments and internal policies.
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid (full day course)
General course information
This course is aimed at providing delegates with the knowledge and skills to start a supportive conversation, reduce stigma and be able to signpost the person towards professional help. Delegates will also learn how to recognize and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
Course content
- Course Introduction
- Defining mental health
- Understanding the stigma surrounding mental health
- Identify factors that can affect a person’s mental health
- Understand the role of a first aider for mental health
- Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suffering from a suspected mental health condition
- Know when to contact the emergency services
- Identify signs of stress and how stress can be managed
- Effects of alcohol and drug abuse on a person’s mental health
- Key factors in providing a positive mental health culture in the workplace
- Hot to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace
Experience required
No prior knowledge of topic required.
Course Duration Number of Delegates
6.0 – 7.0 hrs 0 – 16
Facilities / requirements
A training room suitable for the number of delegates will be required.
Availability Certification
On-site / Training Centre (reduced numbers) Nuco Certification / In-house
Certification renewal
This qualification does not have an expiry however we recommend a refresher every 3 years, this may depend on the company’s risk assessments and internal policies.