Level 1 award in awareness of First Aid for mental health accredited (RQF) - half-day
Course area
First aid
Course code
CCFA008
User types
All
Course description
Introduction
This half-day awareness course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to maintain their own mental health. In addition, learners will be able to identify suspected mental health conditions, understand how to start a supportive conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help. Note: This is an awareness-level course and as such the learner would not be classed as a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Prerequisite
None
Attendees
This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.
Syllabus
A range of First Aid for Mental Health 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
Certification
A Level 1 award in awareness of 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. First Aid Awards Ltd (FAA), an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, issues this qualification.
Length of session
A minimum of 4.5 hours
Maximum Learners: 16
Length of course
4.5 hours
Session costs
| Membership | Non-membership | |
|---|---|---|
| In-house | £299 | £499 |
| Online | N/A | N/A |