First Aid for Mental Health Awareness

Course Info

Course Duration: 0.5 days
Attendees: 1-15
Pre-requisites: None

Intended For

Everyone

Certification

Advance Training Certification
Award in Awareness for Mental Health - SCQF Level 4

Refresher Period

3 Yearly

Recommended Progression

Leading First Aid For Mental Health (2 Day)

Course Aims

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress.

Course Summary

• Understand what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health
• Know 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

Available Dates

1. Fri, 12th May 2023 at 8:30am
   Half day (morning)
2. Mon, 3rd Jul 2023 at 8:30am
   Half day (morning)

Location

10 Caputhall Road, Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 8AS