Length of course
1 Day
6 hours worth of training required, excluding breaks
Length of certification
3 years
Recommended 3 hour refresher for year 1 & 2 of qualification
Cost
No of candidates:
Up to 6 candidates – £600
7-12 candidates – £700
What will you learn?
This course will cover the following:
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What is first aid for youth mental health?
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Identifying mental health conditions
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Stress
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Mental health conditions
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Drugs and alcohol
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First aid action plan for mental health
Who Should Attend?
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.
Assessment
Attendees will be observed and will need to be deemed confident and competent in all skills and knowledge.
Course Requirements
Candidates need a good understanding of English. Candidates must be physically able to demonstrate the practical skills required to complete the assessment.
