The two-day MHFA England course that trains a workplace Mental Health First Aider: someone able to spot the signs of mental ill health, give first-line support and guide a colleague to help. Delivered by KeyOstas, in-company or scheduled.
Mental Health First Aid is the two-day MHFA England course that trains a Mental Health First Aider: someone able to spot the signs of mental ill health, start a supportive conversation, and guide a colleague towards professional help. KeyOstas delivers it in-company or as a scheduled course, online or face-to-face, with a certificate on completion.
This course is for the people who will be your workplace Mental Health First Aiders.
By the end of the course, every delegate will be able to do the following.
Describe mental health and the factors that can affect a person's wellbeing.
Recognise common mental health conditions and how they can present.
Spot the triggers and signs that someone may be experiencing mental ill health.
Explain what a Mental Health First Aider does, and the limits of the role.
Use the MHFA action plan to support a person in distress.
Use non-judgemental listening skills to support a colleague.
Guide a colleague towards professional help and other support for recovery.
Step in and reassure someone who may be experiencing mental ill health.
Around 14 hours, delivered as two full days or four shorter sessions.
Discussion-led learning in a supportive group, with a certificate on completion.
Delivered by KeyOstas online or face-to-face, in-company or as a scheduled course.
The course is built on interactive group activities, presentations and discussion rather than a formal test.
Delegates who complete the course receive a Mental Health First Aider certificate accredited by MHFA England.
around 14 hours, in two days or four sessions
the recognised national mental health training body
a confident, trained first point of contact at work
KeyOstas has trained UK workforces in health & safety since
“The training received was some of the best Health & Safety training I have experienced in my 20 years of working in Health & Safety. KeyOstas are always happy to help and work out solutions for us.”
Four decades of practical, in-company health & safety training.
Run the course for a group of your staff, or attend a scheduled course.
Take the course as live online sessions or face-to-face, whichever suits your team.
A recognised, nationally accredited course, delivered by an experienced tutor.
Four decades of training UK workforces in health, safety and wellbeing.
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View the course →Tell us how many people you would like to train and whether you would prefer the course online or face-to-face, and we will put together a quote.
