Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health
A 1-day course giving learners the knowledge and confidence to recognise mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation and guide someone towards professional help.
1 day (6 hours)
Level 2 Award (valid for 3 years)
Ofqual Regulated (RQF)
In-house or on-site
Course Overview
This 1-day course covers everything in the Level 1 Awareness course, and goes further. It looks at the effects of drugs and alcohol, introduces the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan, and covers ways a positive mental health culture can be supported within the workplace.
The course is a minimum of 6 hours and is ideally run in one day. It can also be spread over up to 3 weeks, with each session lasting at least 2 hours. Upon successful completion, learners receive the FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF), valid for three years. Annual refresher training is strongly recommended.
Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to support colleagues' mental health at work
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders
- HR and wellbeing staff
- Workplace mental health champions
- Those who have completed the Level 1 Awareness course and want to go further
What You'll Learn
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stress
- Mental health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Assessment and Group Size
- Assessment: a mix of practical work and questioning (open and multiple-choice)
- Group size: a maximum of 16 learners, minimum age 14
- Certification: valid for 3 years; complete the full course again to requalify
Key Benefits
Recognised Qualification
Ofqual regulated Level 2 Award, valid for 3 years
Practical Support Skills
Learn to start a conversation and signpost to professional help
Action Plan
Use the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan with confidence
Expert Trainers
Nuco Training qualified instructors
Flexible Delivery
At our Scarborough centre or at your workplace
Workplace Focus
Help build a positive mental health culture at work
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