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Workplace Awareness

Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health Half-Day Course.

A Level 1 awareness course suitable for workplace learners who want to identify suspected mental health conditions, start supportive conversations and signpost towards professional help.

Course at a glance

Duration: Half day
Route: FAA award
Level: Level-1 awareness
Booking: Contact us to find out more

Note: Learners must be at least 14 years old. Certificates are subject to assessment.

Overview

What learners need to know

This Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health course is suitable for everyone within a workplace.

It provides learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions as well as the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help. Learners must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Who it is for

Who it is for

Workplace learners and teams who want a foundation in mental health awareness.

What you gain

What you gain

How to identify suspected mental health conditions, start a conversation and signpost to professional help.

Course

Course outline

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

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What documents are required?
  • Valid ID certificate could be Passport, Birth Certificate or Driving License
How long is the course?

Half a day

How are the learners assessed?
  • Multiple Choice Assessment
  • Class participation 
When do I need to renew?

You need to renew every 3 years. 

Do you accept group bookings?

Yes we do, contact us today to find out more.

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Training centre

Falcon House, 16 Fernhill Road, Farnborough, GU14 9RX

Highfield Approved Centre Number: 11110

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