FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising Mental Health First Aid

Be confident in supporting a colleague's or friend's mental health and having supportive wellbeing conversations. Achieve a First Aid Award Level 3 in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.

This accredited two-day course will provide delegates an understanding of the factors that affect wellbeing and mental health. On completion of the course, delegates will gain the skills to recognise the signs of mental illness including stress and anxiety. They will then feel confident in undertaking discrete conversations with individuals and signposting them to the appropriate services.

Key features

• Live and participative course
• Expert tutor support during and outside of the course
• Written and verbal feedback on submissions
• Safe environment to feel comfortable to ask difficult conversations

How does the course look?

• 2-day course delivered via Zoom
• Complimented with excellent and personal tutor support
• 1 multiple choice exam to receive the accreditation
• An opportunity to meet like-minded people and share experiences

Why should I do the course?

• Feel confident in holding conversations with vulnerable people and know where to sign post them to
• Know the appropriate support services available
• Have an appreciation for different mental health conditions

Why should my employees do the course?

• Build a team of listeners who can sign post colleagues to the right support
• Pay now, save later; poor mental health costs UK businesses £1,300 per employee
• Avoid long-term sickness by recognising the signs of poor mental health in colleagues early

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

• MHFA Flyer - download

What our delegates say:

“The course was organised and delivered with the right amount of content and listening. The subject was explained well which helped me understand the emotional subject. I now feel that I can be a supportive colleague and recognise early signs of poor mental health.” - William, Liaison

“The training was very informative and heavy training was delivered in an engaging way. HR Champions provided a safe space to ask questions. I now feel confident to approach mental health related situations in the workplace.” - Laura, Meningitis Now

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, delegates will

• Have an appreciation for different mental health conditions
• Know the appropriate services and how to create an action plan
• Be confident in having supporting wellbeing conversations
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of poor mental health

Course Content

• What is First Aid for Mental Health
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice & starting a conversation
• What is stress?
• Mental health conditions
• Understanding addiction: drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health action plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace

Assessment

To receive accreditation, delegates must complete a short multiple choice exam, in class on the second day of the course.

On completion of this course, delegates will receive an accredited certificate in First Aid Award Level 3 in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.

Support

To ensure that all learning needs are met, you are required to complete a registration form whereby you can confidentially disclose any additional learning requirements you may have.

Equally, for those that haven't completed any type of formal qualification in a few years or ever, we will also provide you with

This course is perfect for

• Team members, people managers and C-suite professionals
• Anyone who wants to support friends, family and colleagues' mental health and signpost them to the appropriate services

Mental Health First Aiders can progress on to our suite of Mental Health and Wellbeing courses including:

• Mental Health in the Workplace: Skills for Managers
• Mental Health Awareness Training
• Holding Suicide Conversations Training
• Having Difficult Conversations Training