LEVEL 1 AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH: 4-HOUR COURSE
Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague.
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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.
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All members of the public can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health.
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Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
What is First Aid for Mental Health?
Identifying mental health conditions
Providing advice and starting a conversation
COURSE DETAILS
Certification
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Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF). This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
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Assessment
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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. No external assessors are required.
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Numbers
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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.
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