Mental health issues are becoming more and more common and First Aiders are being called upon to help colleagues, friends, family and members of the public.
This nationally recognised and comprehensive course describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise situations where people may be in imminent crisis, and then to work collaboratively to minimise any safety concerns and make plans to access required support services.
Participants are required to undertake online e-learning module prior to attending the face to face workshops for practice and assessment.
What certification do you get?
On successful completion of this course you will be issued a statement of attainment in:
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
COURSE OUTLINE
This course covers the following:
• Why do we need first aid for the mind?
• What is a mental disorder?
• Myths and realities
• Action Plan
• Recognising mental health conditions such as: anxiety, depression, bipolar, suicide, trauma and stressors, schizophrenia, and psychotic, eating disorders, substance abuse/addiction, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive.
• Responding to mental health crisis situations.
