First Aid for Mental Health

Cost - £155pp

Course Title- Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health - 6hr (FAMH)

Target Group- This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace

RQF Regulation & Accreditation - This qualification is regulated in the UK by First Aid Awards. FAA are an Awarding organisation regulated by OfQual and SQA Accreditation. The qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

Prior Learning- None

Description - 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 and how 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.

Specific content includes - A range of subjects are covered including; What is First Aid for Mental Health?, Identifying mental health conditions, Providing advice and starting a conversation, Drugs and alcohol, First Aid for Mental Health action plan, First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace.