01/02/2023

St John Ambulance (NI) Launches Mental Health First Aid Courses

In addition to physical first aid courses St John Ambulance (NI) now delivers mental health first aid courses that are nationally recognised qualifications accredited by FutureQuals.

The following courses have been registered by CITB NI for grant assistance to registered in scope employers.

Mental Health: Workplace Responder - 1 day course

Mental Health: Workplace First Aider - 2 day course

A practical approach is taken to the training based on real life scenarios. Attendees build knowledge, understanding and skills required to respond effectively to situations they might face at work. For more information on any courses please call 02890 799393 or email training@sjani.org


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