Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health Level 1 Award
This half day course is aimed at providing you with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health problems and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help.
Duration
A minimum of 4 hours spread over at least one day. Ideally, the course should be run in one day, but must be completed within two weeks of starting the course, with each training session a minimum of two hours.
Syllabus
A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
What is First Aid for Mental Health
Identifying mental health conditions/problems
Providing advice and starting a conversation
Stress
Mental Health Conditions such as Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Anxiety and Depression
Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Assessment
A range of methods are used, including practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).
Certification
A Level 1 Award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to you subject to successful assessment. There is no expiry of the qualification but annual refresher training is recommended.
