FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH - LEVEL 1

ABOUT THE COURSE:

FAA Level 1 - Awareness of First Aider for Mental Health

This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions. They will learn how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.

Learners will also know how to recognise and manage stress. 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.

This course is written by Nuco Training, accredited by the FAA and regulated by Ofqual and recognised on the RQF.

On successful completion of the assessment, learners will receive a certificate of attendance on the day, followed by the qualification certificate which arrives via post or email direct from Nuco Training.

Qualification is valid for 3 years from completion date.

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What you will learn:

• Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health

• Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition

• Know how to recognise and manage stress

• Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions

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Download the Qualification Specification for this Level 1 course: