FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health - 1 day
Valid for 3 years.
This 1-Day course covers the content of the Level 1 course (A ½-Day course aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help) but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.
On successful completion of the course, learners will possess the competencies required to act as Mental Health First Aiders. This includes the ability to recognise mental health issues, provide initial support, and guide individuals towards appropriate professional help.
Participants will learn essential communication skills, crisis intervention techniques, and strategies for promoting mental wellbeing within their organisations. The training is designed to empower individuals to create a supportive environment, thereby enhancing overall workplace mental health.
Course content
A range of subjects are covered including:
• What is First Aid for Mental Health?
• Identifying mental health conditions
• Providing advice and starting a conversation
• Stress
• Mental health conditions
• Drugs and alcohol
• First Aid for Mental Health action plan
• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Assessment
A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. 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 re-qualify for a further three years.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a First Aid for Mental Health L2 certificate, fully regulated and valid for three years.
All courses come with E-certificates and paper certificates.
Duration
1 Day course. 6 hrs contact time, excluding breaks.
We are able to accommodate up to 12 learners on this course.
Location
Courses can be delivered in-house, at a location of your choice, or a venue arranged by us.
Included
Costs of books, handouts, and other resources are included in course fee.
Additional
We are also able to provide essential regulatory workplace policies, Health and Safety Executive compliance documents and can conduct a full workplace review outlining recommendations for First Aid provision, including First Aid for Mental Health provision, if required.
Cost
From £95 per person.
Based on group size and location.
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