Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

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.

SCQF Level 4 Award – Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health .

 

Syllabus

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 maximum of 16 students are allowed on this course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age.  A certificate can be offered to all subject to assessment.  The assessment will include open and multiple choice questions.

 

Certification

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 3 years from the date of achievement.  It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.

 

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