FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
Course Overview
RQF
This half-day course serves as an ideal introduction to mental health awareness for anyone within the workplace or community. Learners will explore how to recognise the signs of common mental health issues and gain the confidence to offer initial support and guide individuals to appropriate help. Whether you’re a team member, student, or someone simply looking to make a positive difference, this course lays a strong foundation for understanding mental wellbeing.
Straightforward and accessible, this course is perfect for organisations wanting to encourage open conversations, reduce stigma, and build a more compassionate working environment.
Who should complete the course?
This course is suitable for everyone within a workplace as 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.
Why Train With Us?
This course is suitable for everyone within a workplace as 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.
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Course Details
Aims
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Raise awareness of what mental health is and break down common misconceptions.
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Provide learners with the confidence to approach and talk to someone who may be struggling.
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Help participants identify signs of stress and early-stage mental health conditions.
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Encourage positive workplace cultures by enabling proactive conversations around wellbeing.
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Support learners in knowing when and how to signpost others to professional support services.
Outcomes
A Level 1 Award in Awareness for First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. 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 Content
A range of First Aid for Mental Health related subjects are covered including:
• 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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