Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 1

Online Training to Enhance Mental Health Awareness Among Seafarers On Board Ships, Fostering a Supportive Environment for Their Well-Being

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Course Brochure

Research shows that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health condition at some point in their lives, and 1 in 6 will experience mental health problems in the workplace. In fact, work pressures are commonly cited as being the number one contributor to stress. Mental health problems are often covered up through fear of discrimination, and a culture of fear and silence can make things very much worse and be extremely costly for employers. Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 1 is a 100% online training course designed to raise awareness of mental health issues and help the learner to spot symptoms in themselves or others.

About the Course

Early intervention can make a huge difference, and this course helps the learner to understand the different types of problems that exist, what the symptoms may be, and what the best steps are to begin helping the individual onto the road of healing. This level 1 qualification is targeted to people in an organisation who may not have a supervisory position, however they will still have a duty of care both towards themselves and towards their work colleagues. The course outlines how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and how to provide help on a first aid basis. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions because these can only be performed by professionals, but it will teach people to assist others by listening, reassuring, and responding.

The Aims of the Course

This course aims to provide the learner with the following:

A deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect people’s wellbeing, including your own.
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 appropriate support.

Course Learning Outcomes

The following are the Learning Outcomes for the Course:

Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider.
How to identify problems and risk factors early.
Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.
Know how to recognise and manage stress.
Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions.

Course Subjects

The course includes the following subjects:

What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Responsibilities of First Aiders
The Impact of Mental Ill Health
Mental Health Stigma & Statistics
The Mental Health Continuum
Mental Health Risk Factors & Early Warning Signs
Starting a Difficult Conversation
Non-Judgemental Listening Skills
When to Contact Emergency Services
Your Own Health & Emotions
A Definition of Stress
What Stress Does to the Body
Causes of Stress
Stress: Long Term Effects
Coping Strategies
Mental Health Conditions

Course Certificate

Learners who successfully complete this online course will receive the VIRSEC Certificate of Attendance for the Online Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 1 Course.

Target Audience

Mental health issues are extremely common, and we all need to start talking about it. This course is designed to raise awareness of Mental Health problems; why they occur – and what to do about it. This course is intended for people who work with others in an organisation, and who would benefit from understanding more about spotting the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, and the steps that can be taken to help.

Prerequisites of Attendance

There are no prerequisites for attending this online course.

Course Duration

The First Aid for Mental Health Awareness: Level 1 Course has an expected duration of 3 to 3.5 hours. Please note that you can enter and exit this course as often as you require but you must complete each assessment in one sitting as they will reset if you exit during an assessment phase.

Bulk Purchases

Book your First Aid Awareness for Mental Health – Level 1 at VIRSEC. If you have any questions about the course or any of our other courses, please contact us to inquire about bulk purchasing and associated discounts. You can also call us on +44 (0)161 763 4427 and ask for Olivia or Cathy who will happily assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can you take the course online or offline?

We provide you with the option to complete the course entirely online, as expected. Or via an offline capability accessible through an app, via Google Play or the Apple App Store. You can download the course to the app and study even while at sea or in areas with poor internet connectivity. Once you return to land or a location with good signal quality, you can upload the course to the system and synchronise it with your user area on the LMS [https://virseclms.org]. For further information on accessing the course(s) offline, please reach out to us at training@virsec.org.

How long do I have to complete my online course?

All our courses have a six (6) month access licence applied to them. This licence commences the day the course is purchased, and not from the day you first access the course. You can access and exit the course as often as you like until you have finished it, and the assessment(s) have been fully completed.

Do I need to take notes on the course?

No, VIRSEC provides you with a comprehensive set of Course Notes that you can download at the start of each of the Learning Outcomes. You can also use these notes to research any answers when taking the Official Assessment at the end of the course.

Can I take breaks, or do I need to complete the course in one sitting?

You can take a break from the course at any time of your choosing. We also recommend that you have regular breaks and often build reminders into our courses. It is strongly recommended that if you are going to take a significant break, we recommend that you log out. The system will remember your progress so you may continue from that point when you log back in.

Can I use my notes during an Assessment?

This is an ‘open book’ type assessment, and it is permissible to use any notes made, or the official course notes downloads available to you during the assessment to research the correct response or responses.

Do I need to submit any documentation?

No, you are not required to submit an official form of ID. We will use the details you provided to purchase the course on your certificate.

Do I need to attend a Test Centre to take my assessment?

No, the course is 100% online and you are required to adhere to the requirements outlined in the course explanation as well as any requests made of you during the course.

What happens if I fail an Assessment?

If you fail an Assessment, you may retake it again straight away, or whenever you wish within the 6-month licence applicable to your course [licences commence the day the course is purchased, not the date they are accessed].

How do I receive my certificate when I pass?

When you successfully complete the course, the system will award you a certificate that you can download from the Learner Portal. This will be in the form of a PDF Document and you can save it to your device, print it off and sign it.

Is VIRSEC open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for Support?

You are able to purchase courses and take them 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, as we are an online company, with access to both our e-Commerce website and Learning Management System [LMS]. However, the company is open during the hours listed on its website [0900 to 1700 hrs GMT/BST Monday to Thursday, 0900 to 1500 hrs Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday and Bank Holidays]. Limited out of hours support is available for minor issues. However, major support issue requests may be made, but will be managed during these listed office hours when the technical team are available.

Is there an Online Chat Facility for Support Requests?

VIRSEC do have a Chat Facility on their website, and you may make a request for support. However, this is only manned during the hours listed on its website [0900 to 1700 hrs GMT/BST Monday to Thursday, 0900 to 1500 hrs Friday, Closed Saturday & Sunday and Bank Holidays]. Responses to comments or enquiries may take up to 24 hours, or until the next working day as detailed.