Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) Course in Exeter, Devon (Classroom)

Mental Health First Aiders Course in Exeter, Devon

Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

Who is the Mental Health First Aiders Course Suitable For?

This Mental Health First Aiders course is ideal for staff who would like to become MHFAiders®. As part of the First Aid needs assessment (HSE Guidance document L74), it is recommended that a spread of MHFAiders® are available across all levels and areas of an organisation.

Course Background

Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people to identify the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and enable them to be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.

Every course is delivered by a quality assured instructor who has attended the seven-day instructor training programme accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.

This course will:

• Boost knowledge and confidence in dealing with mental health issues
• Raise awareness and mental health literacy
• Reduce stigma around mental ill health and enables delegates to feel confident guiding people towards appropriate support
• Encourage people to start a conversation with a person who may be experiencing a mental health issue
• Promote early intervention which enables recovery

Delivery Method

Classroom training in Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS.

Course Duration

2 Days

Course Programme

As MHFAiders®, you will be able to:

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
• Practise active listening and empathy
• Have the confidence to initiate a conversation about improving mental health literacy and reduce stigma
• Discuss the MHFAider® role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
• Practise self-care
• Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®
• Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

Delegates will be trained using a mixture of instructor-led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.

Assessment and Certification

This Mental Health First Aiders course is certificated by MHFA England. On successful completion of training delegates will receive certificates which are valid for three years.

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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.

Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by SSG.

E-learning and Online (Instructor-led) training is more flexible, efficient, and cost-effective.

Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

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Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Step 1

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Step 2

Once you have paid for your course(s), you will receive an email from our team advising how to begin your training.

Step 3

You will be provided with a username and password which will enable you to access the e-learning portal. Login to start your course, once you have completed and passed the course, you will be able to download and print your certificate straight away.

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