First Aid for Youth Mental Health

First Aid for Youth Mental Health

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Here’s an overview of all our First Aid for Mental Health Courses

This online qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind (it includes all children and young people up to the age of 18). It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to recognise early signs of poor mental health in young people and give you the skills to start a conversation and, if necessary, signpost the young person towards professional help.

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  • Duration: The course is designed to be completed over a 3-week period, during which you’ll engage in online learning modules, participate in live sessions, and complete your assessment.
  • Format: The course is self-paced with live online sessions. While the core content, including the assessment, is structured within the 3-week timeframe, you will also gain lifetime access to our interactive online learning community for ongoing support and resources.
  • Assessment: You will complete a 30-minute verbal assessment via Zoom to demonstrate your understanding and earn certification. Detailed information about the assessment is available in the ‘Assessment Details’ tab.
  • Certification: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a recognised qualification at RQF Level 2 or SCQF Level 5.

 

This course is unique to MHScot, offering exclusive resources and continuous access to a supportive learning community, even after the 3-week course period.

This course will help you:

 

  • Place the social model at the core of mental health first aid.
  • Understand what mental health is, why young people develop poor mental health and the role of a first aider.
  • Recognise and regulate stress.
  • Understand a range of mental health conditions (within the existing medical model) and behaviours.
  • Learn the First Aid Action Plan for youth mental health and how to put it into practice.
  • 6 Online Learning Modules: Covering essential topics and outcomes.
  • 2 Interactive Group Sessions: Participate in two 1.5-hour live Zoom sessions, led by an experienced facilitator, allowing for group discussion and deeper understanding.
  • 1-to-1 Assessment: Each participant will complete a 30-minute individual assessment via Zoom to demonstrate their knowledge and receive personalised feedback.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to exclusive resources unique to MHScot, designed to enhance your learning experience:

  • Lifetime Community Access: Ongoing membership to our interactive online learning community.
  • Live Sessions: Engage in interactive online sessions led by experienced facilitators.
  • Mental Health Guide: A detailed First Aid for Mental Health guide, always accessible for reference.
  • Digital Certification: Earn a recognised digital certificate upon course completion.
  • Resource Library: Access a vast digital library with articles, videos, and more.
  • Drop-In Sessions: Regular sessions for ongoing support and guidance.
  • WhatsApp Group: Join a supportive WhatsApp group to stay connected with peers and facilitators.

To earn this qualification, you must pass a 30-minute verbal assessment via Zoom. The assessment includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

Minimum age: 14 years.

 

This course requires independent learning skills, including reading and self-learning.

Choose between:

 

  • FAA Level 2 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF) – England, Wales, Northern Ireland.
  • Award in Awareness of First Aid for Youth Mental Health (SCQF Level 5) – Scotland.

 

Valid for three years from the date of achievement.

Company Bookings

Individual Booking (One-to-One)

£1500 (+ VAT) for 5–12 persons

£300 (+ VAT) for 1-4 persons

£360 (VAT-inc) per person

One-to-One learners have four weeks from the date of purchase to contact us and schedule two 1.5-hour LIVE Zoom guided learning sessions and a 30-minute assessment. The sessions and assessment must be scheduled within a 3-week time frame.

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