Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF Level 3 Award)

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 health
1.3 Identify factors that can a?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 suffering 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. Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health.

4.1 State potential effects of alcohol and drug abuse on a person’s mental health

5. Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place.

5.1 Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health

6. Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

6.1 State key factors in providing a positive mental health culture in the workplace
6.2 Describe how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace

7. Understand a range of mental health disorders and the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers.

7.1 Describe the characteristics, including signs and/or symptoms, of each of the following mental health conditions:
• Depression • Anxiety • PTSD • Self-harm • Suicide • Eating disorders • Personality disorders • Bipolar • Psychosis • Schizophrenia
7.2 Describe the support & therapy provided by professional healthcare providers for the following mental health conditions:
• Depression • Anxiety • PTSD • Self-harm • Suicide • Eating disorders • Personality disorders • Bipolar • Psychosis • Schizophrenia

The qualification is assessed through two written assessment papers and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health.

Learners must successfully pass all parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification.

There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.

Successful learners will be awarded the Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health.

This 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.

*For courses inside the M25, please note the price for a group is £1690 + vat

All learners will receive a First Aid for Mental Health Book.  A 96-page manual containing comprehensive guidance on First Aid for Mental Health training. Serves as an ideal post-course reference book. Clear and easy-to-understand guidance. Fully illustrated in a high-quality manual

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.