This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals, but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

The minimum taught classroom contact time is 6 hours (breaks are additional). Minimum age to attend the course is 14.

A range of First Aid for Mental Health subjects are covered including:

• What is first aid for youth mental health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Mental health conditions
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health action plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace

Assessment

A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice)

Certification

A level 2 award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

Costs

Please contact us for details on costs.

For additional information please email or phone 0118 909 0927.