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Mental Health First Aid Course

What will I learn?

Sharpen your skills in taking care of older people with our Mental Health First Aid Training Course. It's made to give healthcare workers the important things they need to help older folks. You go learn how to spot the signs of depression and worry, how to talk to them well, and how to make them trust you through understanding and caring. You go improve your work through thinking about what you dey do, watching them carefully, and writing down what you see. This short, quality course go prepare you to support the mental health of older people so you fit take care of them with sense and compassion.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate issued in line with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online assistant available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your preferred course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Start chats: Learn how to begin good conversations with older patients.

Know depression signs: See the main signs of depression in older people.

Build trust: Make strong, trusting friendships with older folks.

Write things down well: Learn how to write down their behaviour patterns clearly.

Push for social life: Help them join social activities to keep their minds well.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and workload.

  • Select which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You can generate additional chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.