Training Course

Mental Health First Aider

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2 Days
Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits.

This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support.

In addition to the course, you will become part of the largest MHFAider® community in England, gaining access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through our MHFAider Support App®, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out the role effectively and confidently, whether that be in your workplace, a volunteer role, or in the community.

Public Scheduled Course Dates

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Virtual Course
£325

Private Training

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

Course Objectives

    • As an MHFAider® 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 a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and 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

Format

Online or face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins and sessions can be delivered within a two week period.
Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.
Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Takeaways

Everyone who completes this course gets:
A hard copy workbook to support their learning throughout the course
A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it after completing the course
A wallet-sized reference card with the Mental Health First Aid action plan
A digital MHFAider® certificate
Access to the MHFAider Support App® for three years
Access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events 
The opportunity to be part of the largest MHFAider® community in England

 

Public Scheduled Course Dates

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Virtual Course
£325

Private Training

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.
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  • Mental Health First Aider Course Options
    Virtual
    Virtual
    These courses can be attended from anywhere.
    Private
    Private
    Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
  • Virtual Training

Course Reviews
Following this training what are you going to do differently "Perform the majority of data manipulation within Power BI rather than within the data source itself."

C.L. Paragon Customer Communications, Microsoft Power BI Desktop

"Really enjoyed the training, Thank you"

L.G. James Jones and Sons Ltd, Excel Level 1

"Very informative practical course."

T.W. Stobart Rail Ltd, Excel Level 2

"Great that lunch is provided and snacks/brews"

S.L. British Gypsum, Excel Level 2

"Adele made this course easy to follow and we have learned a lot from today's session."

R.H. , Word Advanced Features

Would it be possible to use your feedback in our marketing we only use your initials and organisation name "My second Excel course it has made a huge difference to how I present data"

J.S. STC, Excel Level 2

Please select the words that best describe your learning experience "For someone who hasn't used computers much this was a great help"

G.H. universal wolf, Excel Level 1

"I am going to implement these skills as fast as possible after the course."

C.R. Tharsus, Excel Level 2

 

Public Scheduled Course Dates

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Virtual Course
£325

Private Training

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

 

Please contact us to discuss your Mental Health First Aider course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.
 Learn with IT Training Solutions. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible Mental Health First Aider course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account.  Please contact us to book a place or request a quote for your Mental Health First Aider course.
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