Mental Health First Aid
April Cohort for FAA Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health (RQF), SCQF Level 5 in Scotland
Normally £145 per person NOW only £97
Course duration is 7 hours including assessment, variable according to your own pace of learning (over 3 weeks max)
Blended learning method with you in control!
Self directed learning using digital resources plus up to 2 hours live session via zoom for a deep dive into the topics from the course most relevant to you, and including the assessment for certification
Trainer support available throughout
As individuals we can support our friends, family and communities by learning the skills of a first aider for mental health. This is the best way to help the people we are closest to when we spot those early signs. Know what to look out for, how to discuss it, and what support to guide them to.
See our Mental Health First Aid page or complete the contact form for details of upcoming courses. Book directly if you already know which of the courses works best for your needs. Otherwise contact Joy for further info and a chat.
As volunteer-involving community organisations, we can provide an enhanced programme for our teams, volunteers and community members, helping them improve their own recovery from the pandemic, and be sparks in their communities with first aid for mental health skills and resilience-building capacity.
As businesses, we can look after our staff, colleagues and customers, by ensuring we follow HSE guidance in relation to stress and mental health. This includes having trained first aiders for mental health in the workplace.
There are various courses and options and I'm happy to have an exploratory discussion about the best solutions for your team. Contact Joy to get the ball rolling here, check our our Mental Health First Aid events page, or email hello@fireflieswellbeing.com
Public Health Scotland Approved SMHFA Trainer and Nuco approved for SQA/Ofqual First Aid for Mental Health
RQF Level 2 Award:
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
SCQF Level 5 Award:
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 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 should a condition be suspected.
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. Learners will be able to provide signposting to professional help and support that person whilst they are receiving professional 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.
