Level 1 Award in Awareness in First Aid for Mental Health
Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague.
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.
Duration
4 Hours
Syllabus
A range of subjects is covered including:-
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
Certification
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 1 First Aid for Mental Health.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.
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.
