Mental Health First Aid
April programme for FAA First Aid for Mental Health RQF Level 2 (SCQF Level 5 in Scotland)
Normally £145 per person now half price for final April slots.
Use promotional code "FRIENDSHALFPRICE" to get this useful and topical accreditation qualification for only £72.50!
Course must be completed by 30th April, coupon must be used by midnight 29th April
Course duration is up to 7 hours including assessment for certification and 3-year license as a Mental Health First Aider.
Actual course duration is variable according to your own pace of learning and whether group session or individual condensed session is chosen. Course is usually covered over 1-2 days, however flexible self-paced learning means that learning can be completed at times that suit you.
Day/evening/weekend live slots are available.
Blended learning method with you in control!
- Two-hour live interactive webinar on zoom in a small group (normally between 1 and 5 people) for greater focus and interaction
- Flexible self-paced learning using digital resources provided
- Live individual session over zoom with assessment for certification, usually less than 30 minutes
Optionally, for maximum flexibility, you can start with the self-paced learning shortly after booking, and bundle up the live session and individual assessment together, adjusting and condensing the time accordingly
- Follow up half hour zoom session or email exchange, with an opportunity to cover any final questions on aspects from the course most relevant to you
- Trainer support available throughout
- On the booking form, select your preferred slots for the live group webinar or bundle from the dropdown lists, and for assessment (precise times will be agreed by email, or during the live webinar). Choose whether you would prefer Ofqual or SQA certification
- Remember to add your promotion code!
- I'll email you with access links and digital resources
- If you experience any technical difficulties with the link, please email me on hello@fireflieswellbeing.com
- See you on the webinar!
Joy is a Public Health Scotland Approved SMHFA Trainer and is Nuco approved for SQA/Ofqual First Aid for Mental Health
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE>>>
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) /
Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague.
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers and managers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act to support someone who may be showing signs of distress.
Learners undertaking this course will be considered First Aiders for Mental Health and be a point of contact within the workplace to help and support those with a suspected mental health condition.
Building on the Level 1/4 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health this course introduces the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan which allows learners to provide their peers with comprehensive guidance and support for a suspected mental health condition or to support their wellbeing. Learners will be able to provide signposting to professional help and support that person whilst they are receiving appropriate assistance.
This course also covers the effects of drugs and alcohol and provides learners with the skills and knowledge to assist employers in implementing a positive mental health culture to support employees within a workplace.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- Stress and improving your wellbeing
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
