Our First Aid for Mental Health courses can be delivered face to face or online via webinar
RQF Level 1 Award:
FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
SCQF Level 4 Award:
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 4-hour 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.
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
Assessment
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.
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.
Course Availability
See Events section for upcoming open courses
Please Note:
This course is available to be delivered at the venue of your choice or on dates to suit you and your workforce.
Contact us to discuss your requirements.