FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH - LEVEL 3 

ABOUT THE COURSE:

FAA Level 3 - Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.

Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.

Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it 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 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.

The qualification is assessed through two written assessment papers and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. Learners must successfully pass all parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification.

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 suspected mental health condition

• Know how to recognise and manage stress

• 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

• Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers (Depression, PTSD, Suicide, Personality Disorders, Psychosis, Anxiety, Self-harm, Eating disorders, Bipolar, Schizophrenia

• Understand how to support Level 2 First Aiders for Mental Health within your organisation

Download the Qualification Specification for this Level 1 course: