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

Course duration 4 hours excluding breaks

Maximum Attendees 16 (per trainer, minimum age 16)

Validity 3 years

Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves or a family member, friend or colleague.

This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.

All members of the public can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health.

A range of subjects are covered including:

What is First Aid for Mental Health?

Identifying mental health conditions

Providing advice and starting a conversation