FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)

This 6-hour qualification provides learners with theknowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, start a supportiveconversation, and when and how to signpost someone to professional help.Learners will learn how to recognise and manage stress and understand theimpact of substance abuse.

Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put the plan in place, and understand 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 be able to identify when a person may have a suspected mental health condition, offer reassurance and support, and know where they can go to get help.

Duration

6 hours guided learning, 7 hours total

Max participants
per session

16

Max participants
face-to-face

Max participants
distance learning

Who is it for?

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over.

It is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

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What to expect

·      What mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health

·      How to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition

·      How to recognise and manage stress

·      How to recognise a range of mental health conditions

·      Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health

·      Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place

·      How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health and a written assessment. Learners must pass both assessments to be awarded the qualification.

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