MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

2-DAY CERTIFICATION

TRAINING > MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID-certification

Mental Health awareness and proactive emergency preparedness training is vital in any organization for the safety and security of all staff. From ensuring proper education and training to discussion groups and scenario-based exercises.  Emergency preparedness relies on the ability of Employees to confidently recognize declining mental health and knowing how to confidently respond. 

At TOTAL Safety Management, our Mental Health First Aid instructors have extensive knowledge and experience in Emergency Response and Preparedness.  With courses offered each month, Employers have the convenience of ensuring all required training is completed without disruption to day-to-day operations.

This two-day evidence-based program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize changes in mental health and provide support for declining mental health and crisis situations.  The Mental Health First Aid certification course includes in-class Theory, hands-on Practical instruction, and routine scenario-based exercises.  Ultimately, providing Employees with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond.

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Course Overview

As a leader in Health and Safety education and training, our comprehensive, in-class Mental Health First Aid training course prepares participants to be able to recognize declining mental health situations.  Emphasis is placed on Mental Health awareness and decision-making, support strategies and effective communication.  Participants must successfully complete an online test to obtain their certification.  Through classroom instruction and scenario-based training this course will cover:

Mental Health Awareness

Signs of Declining Mental Health

Mental Health Challenges

Support Strategies & Awareness

Barriers, Stigma & Labelling

Principles of ALGES

Effective Communications

Dealing with a Mental Health CRISIS

Personal Safety

Self-Care

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Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for frontline Employees in all Sectors.  This course is ideal for Managers, Supervisors, Health & Safety REPS and members of the JHSC.  Upon successful completion, participants will receive a wall certificate.  In addition, all participants receive complimentary academic tracking and re-currency reminder service.

Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this training course. 

Equipment Required

There is no training equipment required for this course. Participant training manuals and all required reading materials are included in the cost of the course.  Mandatory participant dress code is business casual.

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Recurrency and Recertification

All certificates issued are valid for three years and must be renewed.  Included as part of the Mental Health First Aid-CERTIFICATION training program is complimentary academic tracking and a re-currency training reminder service.