First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF Level 2 Award)

First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF Level 2 Award) Course Content

1. Know what mental health is, why young people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health

1.1 Define mental health
1.2 Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
1.3 Identify factors that can affect a young person’s mental health
1.4 Understand the role of a first aider for mental health

2. Know how to recognise and manage stress 

2.1 Identify signs of stress
2.2 State how stress can be managed

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

3.1 Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions:
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Self-harm
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

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

4.1 Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health
4.2 Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
4.3 Understand legal consent and safeguarding responsibilities when working with children

First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF Level 2 Award) Certificaton

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

A learner must successfully pass both 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 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health.

The 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 qualify for a further three years.

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 £930 + vat

All learners will receive a First Aid for Mental Health Book.  A 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.

Progression
Learners who achieve this qualification could consider the FAA Award in First Aid for Mental Health or the FAA Award in Supervising/
Leading 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 adjustment granted must be in line with the FAA Reasonable Adjustments Policy.