ABOUT THE COURSE:

FAA Level 2 - First Aid for Mental Health 

• On successful completion of this course, learners will be qualified to be given the title of First Aider for Mental Health within your organisation.

• This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions

• Learners will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.

• Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of

• substance abuse.

• They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know 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 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 is 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.

• On successful completion of this course, learners will be qualified to be given the title of First Aider for Mental Health within your organisation.

• 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

• 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

• Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

 

Download the Qualification Specification for this Level 1 course: