Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, which makes it practical if you need to fit study around work, family, or other commitments. No entry requirements apply. The course covers mental health problems, how to recognise signs in colleagues, and the support available in the workplace. It typically takes 6 months to complete.
Who this course is for
Any indvidual can complete this course .It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand a range of mental health conditions and how they affect people at work.
You'll learn how to recognise early signs that a colleague may be struggling.
You'll explore the support options available to employees experiencing mental health difficulties.
You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider and advocate in a workplace setting.
You'll learn how to have supportive, open conversations about mental health.
You'll understand employer responsibilities around mental health transparency and wellbeing.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace via an e-learning platform. Assessment is based on written tasks and knowledge checks completed online. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level is right for you, and your learning plan will be set from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Eden Training Academy Bexleyheath will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider - lead workplace mental health support and awareness
Support Worker - assist people living with mental health conditions
Care Assistant - provide day-to-day care with mental health awareness
Teaching Assistant - support pupils' emotional and mental wellbeing in school
SEN Teaching Assistant - work with students who have additional needs
Youth Support Worker - support young people facing mental health challenges
Nursery Practitioner - recognise and respond to early emotional difficulties
Adult Educator - deliver training with awareness of learner mental health needs
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies) - deepens your knowledge and moves you toward a more senior advocacy or training role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - a step toward counselling or therapeutic support work.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - broadens your qualification base for roles in care and support services.
