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Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online – Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting it around your existing commitments. Over 15 weeks, you'll build a solid understanding of mental health conditions, how to support people experiencing mental ill health, and how to advocate for better mental health in workplace and community settings. You'll need a laptop or PC with internet access to take part, and you'll complete an English initial assessment before you start.

Who this course is for

This online qualification is helpful for anyone wanting to understand mental health first aid and how to care for those with mental ill health in a variety of settings. It’s also valuable for anyone planning a career that requires an understanding of mental ill health and is looking to qualify in this.

The course is suitable but not limited to those who may interact with individuals with mental health issues and support needs in their day-to-day lives, such as customer service, housing, hospitality, travel and tourism, sport and recreation and the voluntary sector.

When you click ‘Apply Now’ you will be taken to an external site, you may be required to search for this course using the navigation tools, once found you can click ‘Apply now’ and start your application.

Entry requirements

To enrol on one of our fantastic courses you will need to be able to access a laptop or PC with internet access. Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility although you must complete an English initial assessment to ensure this type of delivery is the right one for you. Please note that you will be liable for a GBP100 administration fee should you choose to not complete your qualification upon allocation of your tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
  • You'll understand how to provide initial mental health first aid support to someone in crisis.
  • You'll explore mental health advocacy and how to promote wellbeing in workplace settings.
  • You'll learn about the impact of mental ill health on individuals and those around them.
  • You'll understand relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks that relate to mental health support.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the services and pathways available to people with mental health needs.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online, so you study in your own time using a laptop or PC. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll be allocated a tutor to support you through the qualification. Before you start, you'll complete an English initial assessment to confirm this style of learning suits you.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a laptop or PC with a reliable internet connection. Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental Health First Aider: provide first-line mental health support at work
  • Support Worker: assist adults with mental health or complex needs
  • Care Assistant: support individuals in residential or community care settings
  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs
  • SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students who have additional support needs
  • Youth Support Worker: help young people manage mental health challenges
  • Nursery Practitioner: apply wellbeing knowledge in early years settings
  • Adult Educator: deliver learning to adults in community or workplace contexts

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies) - deepens your knowledge and is recognised for more senior support roles.
  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care - a natural next step if you want to move into hands-on care or support work.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - useful if you want to teach or deliver mental health awareness sessions to others.
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