This qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults.
The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying, and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation and provide support and guidance to professional help.
Attendees will learn about:
- What is first aid for youth mental health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Stress
- Mental health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First aid action plan for mental health
Numbers: A maximum of 16 students are allowed on the course and must be a minimum of 14 years of age.
Assessment: The qualification is assessed through a written assessment paper and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. Learners must successfully pass both parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification.
Certification: A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Price: £125pp including lunch and refreshments, if onsite at NCW.
Duration: 7 hours (including a lunch break), from 9am to 4pm.
Offsite courses and group discounts are available, contact the email below for more information.
LEVEL 2/5 : 1-DAY TRAINING COURSE
RQF Level 2 Award
Qualification title: FAA Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health (RQF)
Code: 603/7176/6
Unit title: First Aid for Youth Mental Health
Unit code: R/617/2918
SCQF Level 5 Award
Qualification title: Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
Code: R680 04
Unit title: First Aid for Youth Mental Health
Unit code: UP35 04
Training is led by Paul Stephens.
Paul is the Assistant Principal responsible for Personal Development at NCW. Paul spent 15 years working in a local further education college with a focus on student development and loves sharing his knowledge of First Aid and Mental Health First Aid.
Get in touch: [email protected]
