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Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace Training

Level 2 | Instant Access | Includes Assessment & Certificate | UK CPD Accredited | Instant Certificate Download


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Summary

Price
£34.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to our online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

This online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace training course is designed to help learners understand more about how to deal with mental health emergencies in general and how to give appropriate mental health first aid in different situations. Learners will learn more about what constitutes a mental health crisis or emergency, what to do and what not to do and also the actions to take in specific situations.

Entry requirements - no prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

Course aims

The aim of this Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace e-learning course is to develop learners' understanding of what constitutes a mental health crisis or emergency.

Learning objectives

This Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace online course will help learners to:

  • Explain what is meant by a mental health crisis or emergency.
  • Discuss the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is experiencing a panic attack.
  • State the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is experiencing suicidal thoughts and displaying self-harming behaviours.
  • Outline the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is displaying violent or aggressive behaviours.
  • Describe the actions to take, and what not to do if an individual is displaying extreme distress caused by an object or situation they fear.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace eLearning course, the learner will be able to:

  • Point out actions to take and what not to do if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency.
  • Explain what to do and what not to do in a mental health emergency.
  • Describe the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is showing signs of psychosis.
  • Describe the actions to take and what not to do if an individual has experienced a traumatic event.
  • Describe the actions to take and what not to do if an individual is experiencing flashbacks.

Why is this online Food Hygiene in the Early Years Settings training course essential?

  • Many individuals die by suicide every year. With the correct interventions and support, these deaths could be avoided.
    • In 2019 there were 5,691 suicides in England and Wales, more than 15 per day. 75% of these were males. (ONS 2021)
    • Men aged 40-49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK. (ONS 2021)
    • Suicide is the most common cause of death in 10-19-year-olds. (Public Health England, 2019).
  • More than 1 in 4 people will have a panic attack at some point in their lives (NHS 2014).
  • People who self-harm are almost 49 times more likely to die by suicide (Hawton et al 2015).
  • 6% of people in England feel they have experienced at least one symptom of psychosis (McManus et al 2016).

What is covered in this course?

The online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace training course includes the following:

  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 - Introduction to mental health crisis.
  • Chapter 2 - First aid for suicidal thoughts and behaviours and panic attacks.
  • Chapter 3 - First aid for self-harming behaviours and psychosis.
  • Chapter 4 - How to deal with violent or aggressive behaviours.
  • Chapter 5 - First aid for traumatic events, extreme distress, and flashbacks.
  • Module summary.

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This online Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace training course is suitable for employers, managers and employees with an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of how to deal with a mental health crisis or emergency in general or in specific situations.

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Dealing with a Mental Health Emergency in the Workplace - Level 2 Course - CPDUK Accredited.

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