Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 2

Online Training for Crew Supervisors to Enhance Their Mental Health Awareness to Identify Potential Issues On Board Ship

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Studies indicate that one in four individuals will face a mental health issue at some point during their lifetime, while one in six will encounter mental health challenges at work. Workplace stress is frequently identified as the leading cause of mental health problems. Many people hide their struggles due to concerns about discrimination, and a workplace culture rooted in fear and silence can exacerbate the situation, leading to significant costs for employers. Early intervention can have a profound impact, and this course equips learners with the knowledge to identify various mental health issues, recognise the symptoms, and understand the most effective steps to support individuals on their path to recovery.

About the Course

The Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health: Level 2 course is a fully online training programme designed to increase awareness of mental health issues. It aims to help learners identify symptoms in themselves and others and outlines the necessary steps to support those in need while improving the overall working environment. This Level 2 course is specifically aimed at supervisors or team leaders within an organisation who have responsibility for the health and wellbeing of their colleagues. The course teaches how to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health, provide basic first aid support, and determine when to escalate care or seek professional help. It also addresses the identification of drug or alcohol misuse, and offers guidance on creating a supportive, inclusive workplace that fosters openness, rather than fear and stress.

The Aims of the Course

This course is designed to equip learners with the following:

A deeper understanding of mental health and the various factors that can influence an individual’s wellbeing, including their own.
Practical skills for recognising the triggers and signs of mental health concerns.
The confidence to intervene, offer reassurance, and support someone in distress.
Improved interpersonal skills, including non-judgmental listening.
The knowledge to guide someone towards the appropriate support to aid in their recovery.

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.
Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
Understand the ‘first aid action plan for mental health’ and be able to put it in place.
Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

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

The additional subjects (as opposed to Level 1) are as follows:

Substance Misuse
Drugs & Alcohol: Short-Term Effects
Drugs & Alcohol: Long-Term Effects
Treatments for Drugs & Alcohol
Check for Significant Risk of Harm
Apply Non-Judgemental Listening
Reassure & Provide Information
Encourage Professional Support
Encourage Self-Help Strategies
Workplace Mental Health: Factors
Legislation & Guidance Overview
Positive Mental Health Culture: Employers & Employees
Impact of a Positive Culture
Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing

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 2 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. For these reasons, this course is intended for managers, supervisors, team leaders, human resources personnel and anyone else who manages people and has some responsibility over their health and wellbeing, and the inclusivity of the working environment.

Prerequisites of Attendance

There are no prerequisites for attending this online course as it covers the subjects within the Level 1 Course and goes on to cover extra subjects as well as those areas aimed at Team Leaders, Supervisors and Managers.

Course Duration

The First Aid for Mental Health Awareness: Level 2 Course has an expected duration of 4.5 to 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 2 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.