TWO DAYS:
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This course is non-residential. Accommodation can be booked separately. Please ask for details.
TIME: 09.30 -16.30
WITH: Fiona McMahon
COST: €210
This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA)
First Aid for Mental Health is a regulated training program that teaches you to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorder. The course provides tools and techniques to support someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with their mental health. It is designed to increase your confidence in recognising and responding supportively to mental health issues.
A number of topics will be covered, including:
Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague.
Fiona McMahon will facilitate the training course. She is a qualified instructor in First Aid for mental health and currently delivers this training course for the European Union Institutions including The European Commission, The European Medicines Agency, Frontex and Eurojust.
The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a rangle of mental health conditions, start a supportive conversation, and know when and how to signpost someone to professional help. You will learn how to recognise and manage stress, and understand the impact of substance abuse.
You will also learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put the plan in place, and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
You will be able to identify when a person may have a suspected mental health condition, offer reassurance and support, and know where they can go to get help.
On successful graduation you will be awarded:
RQF Level 2 Award:
FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
SCQF Level 5 Award:
Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
The qualification is assessed through practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health and a written assessment. Learners must pass both assessments to be awarded the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment, learners pass or are referred.
Practical assessment:
A scenario is set recreating a real-life situation as far as possible to enable a learner to demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health.
Written assessment:
The learner must pass a written assessment.
This non-residential course includes 2 days at the Cabragh Lodge, lunch on both days, course material, access to an eBook on mental health and level 5 First Aid for Mental Health regulated by Scottish Qualifications Certificate (SQC) and level 2 certificate regulated by UK OFQual. This follows successful completion of the course and a short written assessment.
Accommodation in one of our Lodges is also available to book separately, please ask for details.