Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF Level 1 Award) Course

This 4-hour 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.

Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

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

1.1 Defne mental health
1.2 Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental
1.3 Identify factors that can aï¬€ect a person’s mental health
1.4 Understand the role of a First Aider for mental health

2. Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.

2.1 Outline the advice that should be provided to a person suï¬€ering from a suspected mental health condition
2.2 Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health

3. Know how to recognise and manage stress.

3.1 Identify signs of stress
3.2 State how stress can be managed

4. Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions.

4.1 Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Self-harm

Certification

The qualification is assessed through a written assessment paper which the learner must successfully pass to be awarded the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.

Successful learners will be awarded the Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health.

Accreditation

This Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF Level 1 Award) qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

This qualification is valid for three years from the achievement date. FAA strongly recommends that you attend annual refresher training to maintain your skills and knowledge.

Facts and Further Information

*For courses inside the M25, please note the price for a group is £761 + vat

All learners will receive a First Aid for Mental Health Awareness Book. A 24-page manual containing comprehensive guidance on First Aid for Mental Health Awareness and serves as an ideal post-course reference book. Clear and easy-to-understand guidance. Fully illustrated in a high-quality manual.

Progression:

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress on to the FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health or the FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.

Entry requirements:

The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over.

It is recommended that learners should hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

It may be possible to allocate a reasonable adjustment to a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need; learners should contact their training provider to discuss. Any reasonable adjustments granted must be in line with the FAA Reasonable Adjustments Policy.

Course Reviews

Kelly, Wolverhampton
I just wanted to say I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Glen and Tomo were brilliant very professional, yet made the course fun! I will definitely be a returning customer to First Response First Aid Ltd
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The First Response (First Aid) trainer started the session and literally within seconds had established a strong, warm, rapport with the delegates.
Sharon, Staffordshire
Please can I ask you to pass on my compliments for the first aid training yesterday at Reginald Mitchell Court. Glenn Hulse the trainer presented the course very well, we were all very impressed, and we enjoyed the day which is what matters.
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Soazig, Walsall
I was on that course today, led by Bryan and Rob, and I just wanted to pass on how excellent it was. I practise a holistic therapy called "Bowen" and must hold at the very least the Emergency First Aid certificate in order to maintain my membership with the FHT. I did the initial training 3 years ago, and so had to re-train this year. Both trainings were with First Response First Aid, but I must say that I found today's training really very good. Brian and Rob offer 2 different styles of teaching, but they complement each other very well. Brian's understated but very witty way grabbed my attention for most of the day, and left me with no doubt that I had a very knowledgeable person in front of me. If Rob initially came across as a not so confident speaker, he immediately perked up as soon as it was down to practicing some skills, and his enthusiasm was very communicative. He also knows how to correct people's inaccuracy in their gestures in such a way that doesn't make them feel self-conscious, but rather encourage them to do better. The fact that he is a firefighter undoubtedly adds some perspective to his input. So I guess all I'm saying is thank you for providing such a quality training. I went home feeling rather confident with the thought of having to use those refreshed and updated skills; though I still hope not to have to use them.
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Jess, Leicester
While I think about it, I just want to take the time to pass on my thanks to everyone at FRFA. Every time I organise a course here at the Loughborough Learning Alliance, I always think about providing feedback but then forget or never get around to it - I'm so sorry! I want to say thank you to all of you for the amazing work you do. From the initial enquiry, which is handled so well and quickly, up to the end of the day when the course has finished, the service is absolutely amazing and faultless. Each and every one of your trainers are just such fantastic people, and I can honestly say, it's such a pleasure for them to come and facilitate courses for all our local Schools. They are always so friendly and so happy in their jobs! I think they all have a great sense of humour too. Every single person who books the courses always has such great feedback at the end of the day. I would honestly never use a different First Aid company for all of our training. If we don't have a course coming up, I'll always go on your website and find a local Open Course for them and pass on the recommendation. Keep up the amazing work, thank you! Kind Regards Jess
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Martyn, Leicestershire
On behalf of my clients Greg, Chris and Martin and myself I would like to say a big thank you to Mike for delivering an excellent course today. With a lot of passion, enthusiasm, and humour together with practical and helpful hands-on interaction, the whole group became involved in a very enjoyable training day. As it was 10 yrs since I did my last first aid course, I learnt a lot and appreciate being brought up to date with the various changes and new topics not previously covered. Well done!
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Anthony, Derby
The trainer had an excellent interactive nature and interacted and controlled an awkward group well.
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Anneke, Warwickshire
Excellent refresher course taking into consideration our existing knowledge and experience
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Amanda, Solihull
I am writing to offer some feedback around the recent training that Nigel recently received courtesy of SMBC Early Years. Nigel has a training background himself and he came back from the course full of compliments for ‘Glenn' from First Response, he said the trainer was supportive, informative and very professional. He delivered the course at an even pace to cater for the participants learning need, he demonstrated patience when members in the group did not fully understand anything, the occasions for which were in themselves few and far between. The course was enjoyable and he certainly benefited from the updates that it included. We will be recommending your services.
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Emma, Leicestershire
Mick and Alex were absolutely brilliant, they made a topic that could have dragged feel lively and fun. The trainers were so friendly & entertaining, I definitely think I've learned a lot and I'll remember it if I need it !
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Millicent, Walsall
Tom made a subject that could have been boring very interesting and challenging. His delivery & method I found very effective. I feel very confident to carry out First Aid if I had to. Well done Tom
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Anne, Birmingham
Have been on so many, many first aid courses over the years. Genuinely and by far the highest quality, delivery and fun aspects which help me retain a lot more information.
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Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (RQF Level 1 Award)