RQF Level 1 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)

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This 4-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

Duration

Half-day course; Minimum of 4 hours.

Number of candidates

A maximum of 16 candidates are allowed per instructor.

Syllabus

A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:

• What is First Aid for Mental Health? 

• Identifying mental health conditions

• Providing advice and starting a conversation

• Stress

• Mental health conditions

Certification

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew their qualification after 3 years, delegates will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that, during the 3 year period, delegates attend annual refresher courses.