Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Why take this course?
This course equips delegates with the essential knowledge and understanding to reduce stigma and fear surrounding mental health issues. The training will foster confidence in approaching and supporting individuals in distress.
Mental Health First Aid provides an initial response to those experiencing distress. All participants will be made aware that this support is only intended until professional help is available.
Please note: Learners will gain general information about mental health issues during this course but it does not train them to become mental health professionals.
What you will experience
This two-day course can be delivered face-to-face at a NESCol campus or at a local business premises for between eight to twelve attendees.
You will learn:
- How to apply the five steps of Scottish Mental Health First Aid
- How to respond if you believe someone is at risk of suicide
- How to give immediate help until professional help is available
- What to say and do in a crisis
- The importance of good listening skills
- How to practice listening and responding
- Recovery from mental health problems
- The connection between mental health problems and alcohol and drugs
- The connection between mental health problems and discrimination
- Some basic information about common mental health problems
Key Facts
Key information you should know about this course.
What you will get
A Public Health Scotland certificate.
Fees
- £150 per delegate
- £1500 for group booking (up to a maximum 12 delegates)
Student Stories
Rebekka McLaughlin
Business & Management
SVQ Management
“I’ve had such a positive experience with the College and can’t recommend the workplace learning route highly enough. I think it’s important to recognise that there are various routes to achieving qualifications and this was the right path for me.”
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Katelyn Louise Share
Business & Management
HND Administration & Information Technology
“NESCol is such a supportive place to study, and the staff go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals.”
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Kate Wolska
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“My daughter is so proud of me. I’m doing it for her – to show her if you want it, you can do it now for tomorrow.”
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Drew Smith
Business & Management
Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship
“If you’re not too sure about what you want to do, then I would definitely recommend a Foundation Apprenticeship because it gives you an insight into working while you’re still studying.”
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Morven Garden
Business & Management
Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship
“I feel confident moving forward as the experience of a Modern Apprenticeship and the skills I have managed to develop stand as a strong base structure for the rest of my career.”
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Abby Grant
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“For anyone considering studying Accounting at NESCol, I would say it will definitely set you up and give you the right foundation for progressing on to a career in accountancy. I feel the skills I learned at college have been very beneficial in the work I am doing today. I use my knowledge gained at college of accounting principles and taxation every day.”
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Ami Batchelor
Business & Management
HND Advertising & PR
“This course will benefit you in more ways than one and the lecturers are some of the best people you’ll get to meet.”
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Lewis Gordon
Business & Management
Business & Administration Apprenticeship
“This vocational route has allowed me to get a good balance between work and my social life, and have healthy finances!”
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Nicole Faulkner
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
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Kieran & Mykaela Alexander
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“The lecturers on the course were just brilliant and had so much valuable knowledge and experience to pass on.”
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Applications
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Bespoke
We may be able to offer this course at a time and location that suits your business needs. It can be delivered face-to-face at a NESCol campus, online vis Microsoft Teams, or at your business premises.
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