No mental health training is ever the same which means that selecting the wrong training course can cost valuable time and resources which will not have been used to no good effect.
Check Accreditation First
First look for us is to check for accreditation of the mental health training qualification being offered by recognised accreditation standards for example the Royal Society for Public Health have set out some recognised accreditation standards for mental health qualifications, this gives you a clear benchmark for what a good quality mental health training program looks like and will mean that what your staff learn will carry real weight with them.
Match the Course to Your Workforce
A course aimed at office workers may not be unsuitable for a shift working team, or teams working on the frontline. Ask the training provider whether the course scenarios and examples have been derived from examples from within your sector, and that they will be relevant to your workforce.
Consider Format and Delivery Options
Also, think about the format and the options of delivery the provider offers. Some training programs will be delivered entirely online as a series of modules, but others will be delivered as a series of sessions, with some of those being online and others being face-to-face. It’s also worth thinking about whether online delivery would work for you, For Mental Health Training Courses Newport, visit www.tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-training-courses/newport/.
Ask About Trainer Credentials
It is also important to check that the trainers have the relevant qualifications as well as where possible some personal experience of living with mental health problems. This will mean that they are able to have more honest conversations about mental health and provide guidance that has been grounded.
Find Out What Happens Afterwards
Good training does not have to stop at the end of the training day. Therefore ask the provider for details of any follow up given to participants after the end of the training such as extra resources, refresher training sessions or a contact for any questions or concerns raised by participants when back in their workplace.
Check Group Size
Smaller group sizes of less than 16 participants ensure that participants who have the employees are given the chance to ask questions and to practice the skills that have been learned during the mental health training course. The employees will be able to have honest conversations about mental health in the workplace and return to work with increased confidence.