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 and understand the impact of substance abuse.
On successful completion, attendees will be awarded:
Ofqual regulated FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health, or
Level 5 Award in First Aid for Youth 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 and understand the impact of substance abuse.
On successful completion, attendees will be awarded:
Ofqual regulated FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health, or
Level 5 Award in First Aid for Youth 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 and understand the impact of substance abuse.
On successful completion, attendees will be awarded:
Ofqual regulated FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health, or
Level 5 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
Champion a positive workplace culture around mental health
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 workrelated 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 emphasise the need for employers to take account of employee’s mental health as part of their first aid needs assessment.
About the course
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During this course learners will be equipped with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals, but will be able to identify when a person may have a suspected mental health condition, offer reassurance and support, and know where they can go to get help.
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Understand and identify the diverse nature of mental health, including identifying factors that can affect a person’s mental health and wellbeing
Understand a range of mental health conditions and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers
Offer support and guidance, signposting people to the appropriate support and professional assistance as required
Learn effective non-judgemental communication skills, using attentive and active listening and communication skills
Champion change and a positive workplace culture around mental health
Develop and implement mental health first aid action plans, policies and procedures
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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 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health Level 3 (RQF) / Level 5 Award in 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 qualification provides learners with knowledge in mental health, and supports them in understanding the roles and responsibilities of being a Mental Health First Aider. As part of this learners will understand how to develop and implement mental health first aid and a mental health first aid action plan. In addition to this, the course will explore positive mental health cultures in the workplace.
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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 one 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 total qualification time of 7 hours.
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The assessment consists of a combination of written assessment and professional observation/discussion throughout the course. There is no grading of the assessment, the assessment is passed, or learners are referred.
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Course materials will be provided by your trainer
Two days remote training via our trainer
Certificates will be provided on successful completion of the assessment
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The qualification will be valid for 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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For more flexible learning options, we offer weekend training courses, with enhanced self-study options to suit the learners needs. This training is available for onsite bookings, and can be booked as an evening course or during the weekend on enquiry.
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Group booking discounts are available for onsite course delivery to multiple candidates. Contact us for details.
