MHFAE Qualification Course

This online 15hr course is accredited by Mental Health First Aid England.

Completion of this course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider and gives you:

 

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix

​Costs:

• The course is valued at£300 per person.(50% discounts available for BTCA Members, key workers or large organisation group bookings)

 

Formats:

• Four online sessions of approx two hours duration, plus self study and activity units consisting of around 7+ additional hours.
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• Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities.
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• Each session is built around a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
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• We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.
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Takeaways

Everyone who completes the course gets:

• A certificate to say you are a Mental Health First Aider
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A quick reference card for the Mental Health First Aid action plan
• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health