Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough, part-time during the day. The course covers mental health problems, workplace wellbeing, and how to support colleagues experiencing mental health difficulties. You'll also explore mental health advocacy and how to help build a more open culture at work. It runs over 19 days, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 mental health first aid qualification is awarded by NCFE.
Who this course is for
Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems. Recent reports suggest that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. Its important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues. Increasing the understanding of mental health among staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support. In this fully online course, you'll build an understanding of mental health problems and the support available in the workplace. You will learn how to support individuals with their mental health, as well as what a mentally healthy environment is like.
What you will learn
You'll understand the most common mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
You'll learn how to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
You'll explore how to have supportive conversations with colleagues about mental health.
You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider and what it involves in practice.
You'll learn about mental health advocacy and how to promote a culture of openness in the workplace.
You'll understand relevant legislation and employer responsibilities around workplace mental health.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at IntoUniversity Middlesbrough. You'll be assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that relate to real workplace situations. There are no exams. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, so you build evidence of your understanding as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IntoUniversity Middlesbrough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental health first aider: provide first-line mental health support at work.
Support worker: assist people with mental health or social care needs.
Care assistant: support vulnerable adults in care or community settings.
Teaching assistant: support pupils' wellbeing alongside classroom learning.
SEN teaching assistant: work with pupils with additional needs in schools.
Youth support worker: help young people with emotional and social challenges.
Nursery practitioner: support children's wellbeing in early years settings.
Adult educator: teach or support learners in community or further education.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies): deepens your knowledge and is suited to those taking on a more formal mental health lead role at work.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (NCFE or CPCAB): a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your options across the wider care and support sector.
