Mental health and crisis support
Gain the essential skills and confidence to recognise and support people with a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, suicide and addiction.
This course is relevant to a wide range of people, with mental health issues becoming more commonplace and First Aiders being called upon to help with colleagues, friends, family and members of the public.
Duration
1 Day
Course Outline
This course covers the following:
- What is mental health?
- What is a mental health crisis
- Duty of care
- Principles of crisis intervention
- Recognising and responding to signs of a person who may be at risk
- Providing support to people at risk
- Where to go for assistance
- Principles of self care
Statement(s) of attainment
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Assessment Information
A successful outcome for this statement of attainment will be determined by a range of different assessment methods including written assessment (questionnaire), observation of simulated and practical activities etc.
Pre-requisites
Complete First Aid for Mental Health E-Learning module
This course is available as an onsite
St John brings the training to you wherever and whenever you need it. This solution is available 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.