Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health Training Course | 1 Day • Virtual Classroom Delivery
Discounted rates for group on-site delivery
We can deliver this course to multiple candidates at your workplace. Contact us for more details.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress.
On successful completion, attendees will be awarded:
Ofqual regulated FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health, or
Level 4 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
Discounted rates for group on-site delivery
We can deliver this course to multiple candidates at your workplace. Contact us for more details.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress.
On successful completion, attendees will be awarded:
Ofqual regulated FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health, or
Level 4 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
Discounted rates for group on-site delivery
We can deliver this course to multiple candidates at your workplace. Contact us for more details.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress.
On successful completion, attendees will be awarded:
Ofqual regulated FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health, or
Level 4 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
Championing mental health in the workplace
Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination and research found that a culture of fear and silence around mental health is costly to employers. HSE guidance on conducting a 'first aid needs assessment’ refers to mental health in the workplace, and places emphasis on an employer’s need to consider employee’s mental health as part of their assessment.
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace such as anxiety and depression.
The Health and Safety Executive recently reported that during 2023/24 stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 46% of all work-related illnesses.
With this in mind, their recent revision to the First Aid at Work: The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Guidance note L74 has been updated, to emphasize the need for employers to take account of employee’s mental health as part of their first aid needs assessment.
Course details
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This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and assist them in championing a posivite mental health culture. Learners will understand how to start a supportive conversation, including when and how to signpost someone to professional help. Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress..
Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals, but they will be able to champion a positive mental health culture in the workplace and they will be equipped with the knowledge and information to offer non-judgmental active listening and communication skills, offering people reassurance and support.
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Recognise a range of mental health conditions
Understand how to provide advice and practical support to a person presenting with a mental health condition
Recognise and manage stress
Learn effective non-judgemental communication skills, using attentive and active listening and communication skills
Understand why people develop mental health conditions, and understand the role of the first aider for mental health
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During the course we will cover in more detail just some of the following mental health conditions, including signs, symptoms and therapies available
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Self-harm
Suicide
Psychosis
Eating Disorders
We will also cover substances and the impact of drugs and alcohol.
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On successful completion, all learners will receive an accredited Ofqual qualification in FAA Level 1 Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) / Level 4 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (SCQF).
*FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation, and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
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This course is suitable for anyone wanting to develop and enhance their knowledge on mental health. The course will support the pursuit of becoming a Mental Health First Aider in the workplace, equipping people with the skills and knowledge to have supportive conversations and provide practical advice and guidance to seeking additional support.
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Learners must be aged 14 years or over, and it is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy (or equivalent) to undertake this qualification.
Due to the level of unsupervised learning, a learner undertaking a distance learning course must have the literacy skills to complete the required self-study
We follow the FAA Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration Policy, and aim to provide reasonable adjustments where possible, please contact us ahead of booking to discuss any additional support.
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This course is delivered remotely over 1 day, via video conferencing software. Our approved, quality-assured trainers will be available for the full duration of the course. Training will start at 9:30am and finish at 17:30 each day.
Training will be delivered via a variety of resources including webinars, group activities and online resources. This course requires a commitment of self-study with a total qualification time of 5 hours.
For more flexible learning options we offer evening and weekend training courses, with enhanced self-study options to suit the learner’s needs. Please see our evening courses available, or contact us directly.
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The assessment consists of a written assessment paper, and professional observation and discussion throughout the course. There is no grading of the assessment, the assessment is passed, or learners are referred.
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Your qualification will be valid for up to 3 years from the date of issue. Following the 3 years, the course will need to be completed again to requalify.
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Course materials will be provided by your trainer
Remote virtual training via our trainer
Certificates will be provided on successful completion of the assessment
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For more flexible options, we offer evening and weekend training courses, with enhanced self-study options to suit the learner’s needs.
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Group booking discounts are available for onsite course delivery to multiple candidates. Contact us for details.
