First Aid for Mental Health

Course Description

This 2-day award gives a great qualification in mental health in the workplace, for everyone who wants to learn about the benefits of mental health first aid and about common mental health conditions, available support and be able to signpost for further suitable bodies for professional assistance. This award has two units called ‘First Aid for Mental Health Essentials’ and ‘First Aid for Mental Health Identification and Support’.

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to gain a mental health background to gain employment or to progress within their current employment.

The first unit has 7 learning outcomes as follows:

Understand the role of the first aider in Mental Health in the workplace
Know how to provide practical support in Mental Health
Understand a range of the most common Mental Health conditions
Know the recognition signs of stress and how to manage it
Understand how substance abuse can impact on Mental Health
Understand how to put an action plan for Mental Health in place within the workplace
Know how to implement a positive culture for Mental Health in the workplace

The second unit called First Aid for Mental Health Identification and Support has 3 learning outcomes as follows:

Assessment and Certification

The qualification is assessed with a multiple-choice question paper.

After successful completion of this course the candidate will gain a SafeCert Level 6 First Aid for Mental Health

Certificates are valid for 3 years.

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be 14 years and above.

These qualifications are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standards.

There are no formal requirements for entry to these qualifications.