Course Duration
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health Level 3 is a 2-Day course, which goes into detail on a wide range of conditions and explores the support and help provided by healthcare professionals.
It covers the content of both the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications but in much more detail across more conditions. It is aimed at the supervisor / manager level within the workplace, or perhaps those who have strategic responsibility for the workplace wellbeing culture or for the provision of first aider resources (Human Resources, Health & Safety, QEHS).
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health Syllabus
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Self-harm
- Suicide
- Stress
- Eating disorders
- Mental ill-health conditions
- Personality disorders
- Drugs and alcohol
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
- Developing a Positive Workplace Culture
Once qualified the learner will have the knowledge and skill to offer support, understand and empathise people who are struggling, and to their First Aid colleagues who may be dealing with difficult cases.
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment processes the learner will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health. For further information see the Qualification Specification.
This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Qualification Assessment
A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice). There is a written examination at the end of the course.
In-House / On-site courses
If you have several employees that you wish to train why not consider an onsite course. Arko Training are able to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements. We currently deliver courses for many national companies throughout the UK . To learn more why not simply complete the Request a Quote form. Prices are for a maximum of 12 delegates per instructor.
Barbara Husband:- Kippax North Primary Headteacher –
“TOTALLY BRILLIANT!! From the initial conversation about the courses, and how we could develop a team to support colleagues effecively, through to the timeliness and level of detail of the courses themselves; the flexibility and adaptability for fitting the courses into a timescale that worked for school to the professional, supportive manner the training was delivered. Expectations were high to ensure we all completed our pre course work and training was clear, and modelled wellbeing perfectly with appropriate rest breaks. Would highly recommend. Thank you Alison.”
Lianne Nicholson –
INFORMATIVE “The whole course was really informative and Alison was really approachable when discussing issues. Despite dealing with difficult subject matter, Alison made me feel comfortable and assured that the training was positive, informative and relevant.”” Foundation Stage Leader, Primary Teacher
Nezire Cornish –
“Alison is a kind, patient and wonderful teacher who is well versed in her topic area! Brilliant Teacher! I really enjoyed learning about the topics and the openness of the discussions. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last two days!”.
Sarah Ball Primary Learning Mentor / Family Liaison –
Wellbeing Plans
“I really enjoyed the facilitated session where we worked together to build our future mental health and wellbeing plans. This was so specific to our setting, and helped us with next steps to continue building our positive mental health and wellbeing culture. A big thank you Alison”