Name: First Aid for Mental Health: Level 2 Award
Start: 2024-10-07T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-07T17:00:00+01:00
Location: The Sustainable Studio

Level 2 Training on a range of most common conditions and the skills to to help and support those with suspected Mental Health problems.
About this Event

First Aid for Mental Health: Level 2 Award

This event is perfect for those who want to deepen their understanding of mental health first aid. Join us at The Sustainable Studio where you'll learn practical skills and a Mental Health Action plan to support individuals experiencing mental health issues. This in-person event will cover the most common Mental Health Conditions, techniques and strategies to provide effective mental health support. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make a difference!

Syllabus

What is First Aid for Mental Health?
The Mental Health Continuum
Identifying mental health conditions
Providing advice and starting a conversation
Suicide awareness
Drugs and alcohol
Stress, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Personality disorders
First Aid for Mental Health action plan
First Aid for Mental Health at work

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.

Assessment

The qualification is assessed through both a practical demonstration of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice question paper. A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.