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Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFREE
Duration12 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 start at any time and work through the material at your own pace, making it easy to fit around existing commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll explore what mental health is, the factors that contribute to mental ill health, and how to support people experiencing a mental health crisis. You'll also look at person-centred approaches and your own responsibilities when supporting others. There are no formal entry requirements, though you must be aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect for those who work within mental health area or those wishing to enter the job market.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but you must be aged 19 or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mental health and mental ill health mean, and how they differ.
  • You'll explore the factors that can contribute to mental ill health.
  • You'll identify different types of mental health conditions, from common issues like anxiety and depression to less common diagnoses.
  • You'll learn what steps to take when someone is facing a mental health crisis.
  • You'll understand why positive relationships matter when supporting people with mental ill health.
  • You'll apply person-centred approaches to mental health support.
  • You'll recognise your own responsibilities and limitations when supporting others' mental health.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You work through two units covering mental health awareness and supporting individuals with mental ill health. Assessment is based on written assignments or knowledge-check tasks completed online. You can start at any time and progress at a pace that suits you. Nottingham College will confirm the specific assessment format before you begin.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College 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 in any workplace.
  • Support Worker: assist adults with mental health or social care needs.
  • Care Assistant: support individuals in residential or community care settings.
  • Youth Support Worker: work with young people facing mental health challenges.
  • Teaching Assistant: support pupils' emotional wellbeing in school settings.
  • SEN Teaching Assistant: work alongside students with additional needs.
  • Nursery Practitioner: contribute to children's emotional health and wellbeing.
  • Adult Educator: teach or support learners in community or further education settings.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Award in Mental Health at Work builds on this Certificate and is recognised for more senior workplace mental health roles. A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care opens routes into qualified support work and care management. If you're interested in teaching or training others in mental health awareness, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a natural next step.

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