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This is a practical and immersive course for people managers which provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to have effective conversations with staff about mental health and wellbeing.

This introductory three hour session raises awareness of young people’s mental health. It covers: Some of the common mental health issues affecting young people, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis Skills to work more effectively with young people living with mental health issues Ways to support young people with a mental health issue and relate to their experiences

A 28 day total health reset geared at guiding you to kick off your health journey.

This fast track Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management - Level 6 (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) is a qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals. It is aimed at learners who are responsible for developing and applying health and safety procedures day-to-day in an organisation. They are likely to be managers looking to improve their knowledge and skills. This fast track Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management is designed to provide learners with the expertise required to undertake a career as a health and safety practitioner and it also provides a sound basis for progression to postgraduate study. Program Overview: Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management - Level 6 (fast track) Key Highlights of fast track Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management - Level 6 qualification are: Program Duration: 3 Months (Regular Mode Available) Program Credits: 45 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master's degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Rationale for this fast track Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management qualification The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their practice capabilities within the health and safety sector. The expected outcome of the Diploma, which is the achievement of a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the skills required by organisations and the industry globally.This qualification will: prepare learners for employment; and support a range of roles in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for part-time learners in the workplace but is equally appropriate for full-time learners who can also participate in formal work placements or part-time employment. Learners can progress into or within employment in the health and safety sector. Career ProgressionLearners completing this fast track Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety management can progress to: Level 7 Diploma, or Directly into employment in an associated profession, or An appropriate membership level with IOSH and/or IIRSM at Graduate/Full Member grade respectively. As our Qualifi accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and Qualifications Wales, learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master's programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing. Requirements The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their practice capabilities within the health and safety sector. The expected outcome of the Diploma, which is the achievement of a recognised UK qualification, is for learners to develop the skills required by organisations and the industry globally. Career path Learners completing this fast track Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety management can progress to: Level 7 Diploma, or Directly into employment in an associated profession

NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety This qualification is aimed at candidates working as a health and safety practitioner, in a position of responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of a team or organisation. The qualification is generic and appropriate for individuals working in a range of sectors. Furthermore, once you have completed this NVQ you will be able to apply for IOSH status. Induction - As soon as you register you will be given a dedicated assessor. They will arrange an induction and together with your assessor you'll get to decide on the pathway which best proves your competency. The induction is used to plan out how you will gather the relevant evidence to complete the course. During the course - The assessor will work with you to build a portfolio of evidence that allows you to showcase your knowledge, skills and experience. The assessor will also regularly review and provide you with feedback. This will allow you to keep on track to progress quickly. You will be assessed through various methods such as observations, written questions, evidence generated from the workplace, professional discussion and witness testimonials. On completion - Once all feedback has been agreed, the Internal Quality Assurer will review your portfolio and in agreement with your assessor the certificate will be applied for. To download our PDF for this course then please click here.

The fast track Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 4 Qualification (Accredited by Qualifi, UK) has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of this fast track Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector. The programme provides the opportunity for individuals to forge a career in health and social care by seeking a greater knowledge and understanding industry, and to support the individual's development into senior positions. Program Overview: Diploma in Health and Social care - Level 4 (fast track) Key Highlights of this fast track Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social care qualification are: Program Duration: 6 Months (Regular duration mode available) Program Credits: 120 Designed for working Professionals Format: Online No Written Exam. The Assessment is done via Submission of Assignment Tutor Assist available Dedicated Student Success Manager Timely Doubt Resolution Regular Networking Events with Industry Professionals Become eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Undergraduate degree programme. Alumni Status No Cost EMI Option Aims of this fast track Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care are: Pursuing Excellence - Apply self-reflective, analytical, evaluative, intellectual, and transferable skills in private and public sectors. Practice-led, knowledge-applied - Enable learners to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills required of a flexible creative practitioner. Interdisciplinary - Develop a learner who is responsive to the changing interdisciplinary landscape, able to adapt to changing needs, paraprofessional roles and inter-professional working. Employability-driven - To provide individuals with the knowledges, skills and behaviours necessary to forge a career within the health and social care sector, through the acquisition of in depth knowledge and understanding. Internationalisation - Develop an understanding of the impact of diverse and cultural issues within health and social care. Career Progression Learners completing the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care in fast track mode can progress to: Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or The Second year of undergraduate study in health and social care, or Directly into employment in an associated profession. As our Qualifi accredited qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to progress to a Top-Up Degree, Master's programme, or MBA at many universities in UK and Overseas with advanced standing.

All occupational health and safety practitioners (OHASPs) need to have a common core of knowledge in order to practise effectively. The NEBOSH National Diploma aims to provide the knowledge and understanding that underpins competent performance as an OHASP.

This online course trains you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®), giving you: An in-depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing Format This is an online course delivered through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub Learning takes place through four live training sessions spread across one to two weeks, with self-learning activities in between. See course structure section below for more detail Each session is built around a Youth Mental Health First Aid action plan We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn Course StructureSession 1: Introduction Individual learning (1 hour 15 minutes): Introduction to the Online Youth Mental Health First Aid course and the Online Learning Hub Activity 1: Why Youth Mental Health First Aid? Activity 2: What is ALGEE? Activity 3: What is mental health? Activity 4: Mental health and stigma Activity 5: Mental health quiz: Impact of mental health Activity 6: Risk and protective factors for mental health Activity 7: The Stress Container Live session (2 hours 35 minutes): Introduction to the course Outline of live session 1, the value of Youth Mental Health First Aid Introduce ALGEE Recap what mental health is Recap the Mental Health Continuum Stigma Recap why Youth Mental Health First Aid is important Recap risk and protective factors The Stress Container The Frame of Reference Session 2: Depression, Anxiety & Self-Care Individual learning (1 hour 15 minutes): Activity 8: Your Stress Container Activity 9: Your Frame of Reference Activity 10: What is depression? Activity 11: What is anxiety? Live session (2 hours 10 minutes): Introduction to live session 2 Recap of homework after live session 1 Recap depression Signs and symptoms of depression in a young person Recap anxiety Signs and symptoms of anxiety in a young person ALGEE for depression and anxiety in a young person ALGEE for depression and anxiety, action 1 ALGEE for depression and anxiety, action 2-5 Self-care and close Session 3: Suicide & PsychosisIndividual learning (1 hour 20 minutes) Activity 12: Adolescent brain development Activity 13: About suicide Activity 14: Suicide risk factors Activity 15: What is psychosis? Activity 16: Lived experience of psychosis Activity 17: ALGEE for psychosis Live session (2 hours 5 minutes) Introduction to live session 3 Recap suicide Explore the impact of suicidal feelings ALGEE for suicidal crisis Practice non-judgemental listening skills Recap psychosis Recap warning signs and symptoms of psychosis Recap ALGEE for psychosis Session 4: Self-harm, Recovery & Action PlanningIndividual learning (1 hour 35 minutes) Activity 18: What is self-harm? Activity 19: What are eating disorders? Activity 20: Resilience Workbook activity 7: My action plan for using Youth Mental Health First Aid (completed after live session) Live session (2 hours 25 minutes) Introduction to live session 4 Recap self-harm, the self-harm continuum Warning signs of self-harm in young people ALGEE for self-harm Recap eating disorders ALGEE for eating disorders Applying MHFA to family and carers; the Recovery Tree Evaluation forms and close

This mental health awareness course will help you to support yourself and others in maintaining good mental health and assist you in recognising warning signs of mental ill health in yourself and others. This short introduction to mental health awareness will equip you with with the knowledge to spot specific warning signs that an adult or child could be struggling with a mental health condition, it explains how to initiate a supportive conversation, explore healthier lifestyle choices and links to the wealth of additional support available if someone needs further help. Ideal as an introduction for individuals needing additional help and guidance to support their mental well-being, for those looking to introduce positive mental health practices to their workplaces, for teachers and support staff and friends, family and colleagues wanting more information on this vital topic. For those wanting a more in-depth course please have a look our 8 hour Mental Health First Aid Course. This course covers each area in far more depth, it encompasses more topics and offers more substantive information around various mental illnesses and help available. It is estimated that around 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. For many, work is a major source of stress. 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Businesses can support people with their mental health and create more positive and productive working environments as a result. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this introductory course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: What is mental health? The mental health continuum How common are mental health issues? Laws protecting our health, mental health and well-being Understanding stigma The first aid approach to mental health What is a mental health first aider? Common treatments and sources of help The importance of getting help early The importance of a first aid action plan – CARES Approaching during a crisis: Being a Mental Health First Aider and caring for yourself: Stress – at home, school, or further education and in the workplace Self-help to reduce the impact of stress Work related stress Building resilience Substance Misuse – Drugs and alcohol Dealing with tricky or aggressive situations due to drugs and alcohol First aid for someone who has collapsed from an excess alcohol Anxiety Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Depression Self-harm Eating Disorders Suicide Psychosis Understanding personality disorders Understanding Bi-Polar Disorder Understanding Schizophrenia Useful Resources Management Stress Risk Assessment Employee Stress Assessment

Understand the needs of children who have a parent with a mental illness in this DfE-assured course for Senior Mental Health Leads.