FIRST AID FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH: 1 DAY COURSE
This course is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults.
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The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.
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Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
SYLLABUS
A range of subjects are covered including:
What is first aid for youth mental health?
Identifying mental health conditions
Stress
Mental health conditions
Drugs and alcohol
First aid action plan for mental health
COURSE DETAILS
Certification
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A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The 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 written assessment paper and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. Learners must successfully pass both parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification.
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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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