RQF Level  2 Award Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)

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This 6-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 and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

Duration

1-day course; Minimum of 6 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 

• Drugs and alcohol 

• First Aid for Mental Health action plan 

• First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace

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.