Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 9 weeks, you'll learn how to recognise mental health conditions, provide first aid support, and advocate for mental health in the workplace. The course covers a range of common mental health issues and equips you to respond with confidence and care. It leads to roles in care, education, and support work.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll identify the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.
You'll understand how to provide initial mental health first aid support to someone in distress.
You'll learn how to advocate for mental health and wellbeing in a workplace setting.
You'll explore the factors that affect mental health, including stress, trauma, and social influences.
You'll understand the importance of self-care and maintaining your own mental wellbeing.
You'll learn how to signpost people to appropriate professional support and services.
How you will learn
The course is delivered fully online. You'll study written materials, complete knowledge-based activities, and work through assessments at your own pace. Assessment is through written questions and tasks that test your understanding of mental health first aid and workplace advocacy. There are no exams. You submit your work online and receive feedback from an assessor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Tyneside Employment and Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider: provide first aid support for colleagues or service users
Support Worker: assist adults with mental health or learning needs
Care Assistant: support individuals in residential or community care settings
Teaching Assistant: support pupils' wellbeing and learning in schools
SEN Teaching Assistant: work with students who have additional needs
Youth Support Worker: support young people's mental health and development
Nursery Practitioner: promote emotional wellbeing in early years settings
Adult Educator: deliver learning support in community or further education
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies): deepens your understanding and is suited to those taking on a formal mental health lead role at work.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your skills for care and support roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching or training others in mental health awareness.
