Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

Course description

This course is suitable for everyone within a workplace as it provides learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions as well as the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help. The course is also an opportunity for anyone who is looking to improve their skills to increase their chance of employment in any sector, as mental health is of importance in every working environment. A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including: • What is First Aid for Mental Health? • Identifying mental health conditions • Providing advice and starting a conversation • Stress • Mental health conditions A range of assessment methods are used for this course, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice). A Level 1 Award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.