First Aid for Mental Health is a set of courses for employees, volunteers and individuals. You can choose whether you want the Scottish (SCFQ) or English (RFQ) award.
NB: All the courses are standalone courses, you do not need to do Level 1 in order to do Level 2 or Level 2 to do Level 3.
You may want to book a public course if you don’t have enough delegates for a group course, are out of work, studying or volunteering, or want to fund the training yourself as part of your personal development.
Total time: 6-hours guided learning and a minimum of 8-hours self-study over a 6-week period.
This course covers the content of Level 1 and 2 plus includes a more thorough analysis of a mental health conditions and disorders and examines the support services provided by healthcare professionals.
Total time: 3-hours guided learning and a minimum of 4-hours self-study over a 3-week period.
This course covers the content of the Level 1 course but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.
Total time: 2-hours guided learning and a minimum of 3-hours self-study over a 2-week period.
This course will provide you with the knowledge to recognise early signs of poor mental health and suspected mental health conditions, and give you the skills to start a conversation surrounding mental health.