First Aid for Mental Health (Level 2)

How will this course help me?

 

This online 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. You do not need to do Level 1 in order to do Level 2.

 

You will learn:

 

• What mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
• How to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition
• How to recognise and manage stress
• How to recognise a range of mental health conditions/symptoms
• The impact of substance abuse on mental health
• The first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
• How to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

 

During the 3-week period you will cover:

 

Module 1 – Introduction

Module 2 – What is First Aid for Mental Health?

Module 3 – Identifying mental health conditions and early signs

Module 4 – Providing advice and starting a conversation

Module 5 – Stress

 

• • 1.5-hour group or individual online session

 

Module 6 – Mental health conditions and behaviours, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm

Module 7 – Drugs and alcohol

Module 8 – First aid action plan for mental health

Module 9 – Mental health in the workplace

 

• • 1.5-hour group or individual online session

 

1-to-1 Video assessment which takes up to 40 minutes

 

There are a total of 117 individual lessons with videos, quizzes, graphics, downloadable resources, links to relevant sites and reflective questions.

 

What are the entry requirements?

 

This qualification is available to people aged 16 years or over. You must be able to read and self-learn the reference manual and additional resources.

 

You will also need access to a computer with a reasonable internet connection in order to access the distance learning resources and communicate with the facilitator.

What resources will I have access to for self-study?

 

We use an online learning platform for the self-study part of the qualification. This means that you will be given secure access to a website where you can access resources, videos, useful links, quizzes and reflective study elements.

 

You will also be able to connect with other learners via a discussion forum where you can share, provide support and ask questions of your fellow learners.

 

You will be able to message MHScot with any questions, while tracking your progress and we will provide you with ongoing support and encouragement as well as being able to make notes and bookmark lessons.

 

You will receive access to a digital e-book that compliments the course.

 

How will I be assessed?

 

To be awarded the qualification you must successfully pass the professional discussion assessment conducted through video conferencing software which takes around 40 minutes.

 

There is no grading of the assessment – you either pass or are referred for further training and assessment.

 

What qualification will I get?

 

After completing this course, you can decide whether to receive:

 

• FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
• Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5

 

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

 

How much does it cost?

 

The price for up to 12 members of staff in-house is £1,100 + VAT.