This online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course covers the following:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 - Mental health first aid
• Chapter 2 - Mental health first aider
• Chapter 3 - Mental health crisis
• Chapter 4 - Person-centred support
• Module summary.

This Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider e-learning course is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of mental health first aid.

The aims of this Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider eLearning course are to:

• Highlight the importance of supporting individuals with mental ill-health in a person-centred way and equip them with the skills to do this. 
• Help learners understand the importance and the different ways of protecting their mental health.
• Discuss different sources of help and support for mental health.

On completion of this online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify what actions to take if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Explain the importance of giving person-centred support when dealing with a mental health emergency. 
• Explain the importance of caring for their own mental health.
• List sources of help and support they can signpost individuals.

On completion of this online Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider training course, the learner will be able to:

• List the responsibilities of a mental health first aider.
• Identify the factors that might affect mental health.
• Recognise signs and symptoms of mental distress.
• Explain the actions to take in a mental health emergency.
• Identify ways of giving person-centred and dignified support.

Understanding the Role of a Mental Health First Aider - Level 2 - CPDUK Certified.