First Aid For Mental Health (SQA Level 5)

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC+00:00

EVOC | Edinburgh

EVOC
Publisher/HostEVOC
First Aid For Mental Health (SQA Level 5) Learn how to identify potential mental health conditions and start conversations about them.
About this Event

This course will provide you with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation surrounding mental health. You will also learn about the first aid action plan for mental health and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Learning Outcomes

A range of First Aid for Mental Health-related subjects is 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

Please note you will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals. However, you will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

Certification

This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by SQA Accreditation, and the qualification sits on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

An 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. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

Assessment

The learner has a maximum of 60 minutes to complete the assessment. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.

Who should attend?

Suitable for anyone.

Trainer: Amanda Leith

When booking, please let us know about any access needs.


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Event Venue

EVOC, 61-63 London Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 130.50 to GBP 160.00

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