Mental Health Awareness

Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health.

Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health : 4 hour course. Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague.

verified RQF Level 1 / SCQF Level 4
schedule 4 Hour Course

The Foundation

This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.

All members of the public can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health.

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Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

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What is First Aid for Mental Health?

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Identifying mental health conditions

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Providing advice and starting a conversation

Certification

Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)/Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4.

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.

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through a multiple-choice question paper. A Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.

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Multiple-Choice Question Paper

Take the first step

Gain the essential knowledge to recognise and support mental health conditions within your community and workplace.