First Aid for Mental Health SCQF Level 4 Scotland

FAA LEVEL 1 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF
FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH (RQF)
AWARD IN AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR
MENTAL HEALTH AT SCQF LEVEL 4

Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague. This awareness First Aid for Mental Health 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.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Self-harm

    • What is First Aid for Mental Health?
    • Identifying mental health conditions
    • Providing advice and starting a conversation

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First Aid For Mental Health Certification

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)/Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4. 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 a multiple-choice question paper. 

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to qualify.

Location

We are able to deliver this course on your site, subject to a pre-course assessment of your premises.

Duration 4 hours

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Cost

£750 for on site course for up to 12 people including certification.

£200 for individual online training including certification.

Get In touch

for more information info@mindschange.co.uk or call 07815751158

 


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