About
Mental health related incidents now form a significant and growing part of UK ambulance and frontline clinical workload. This course has been designed to support ambulance clinicians, first responders, and healthcare professionals in managing mental health presentations safely, confidently, and professionally within the pre-hospital environment. This CPD programme explores the realities of frontline mental health care, including risk assessment, communication and de-escalation, safeguarding, capacity and consent, medical conditions that can mimic mental health presentations, and the legal and professional frameworks that guide practice. Through structured learning, realistic case scenarios, and knowledge checks, learners will develop stronger clinical reasoning, improved confidence, and greater professional defensibility when managing complex and high-risk situations. The course is aligned with recognised UK clinical principles, including JRCALC guidance, NICE recommendations, and best practice principles from relevant professional frameworks. Learners will receive a downloadable certificate of completion for their CPD portfolio upon completion. ⚠️ This course is for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes only. It does not award a regulated qualification. All learning must be applied within the learner’s own scope of practice and in line with employer policies and procedures.
You can also join this program via the mobile app. Go to the app
Overview
S1: Understanding MH in Pre-Hospital Care
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S2: Assessment of the Mental Health Patient
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S3: Risk Assessment & Red Flags
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S4: Capacity, Consent & the Mental Capacity Act
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