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Level 2 First Aid for Mental Health Course in Salisbury – Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development

Cost£150.00
Duration2 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health Course in Salisbury. Classes run at Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development over two full days. This introduction to first aid for mental health qualification covers how to recognise mental health conditions, provide initial support, and guide someone toward the right help. A mental health first aider is a named person in a workplace who others can turn to in a crisis. The level 2 introduction to first aid for mental health classes are classroom-based and run during the day.

Who this course is for

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and/or to give learners personal growth and engagement in learning, specifically in relation to understanding the principles of first aid for mental health.

A mental health first aider is a nominated person within an organisation who anyone can go to, to assist with a mental health problem. The first aider will help to advise and guide those needing assistance, and will have knowledge of how to identify those who are developing mental health issues.

Entry requirements

This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 16 and above. It is advised that learners have a minimum of level 1 in literacy and/or numeracy or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify common mental health conditions and their signs.
  • You'll understand the role of a mental health first aider in a workplace.
  • You'll learn how to start a supportive conversation with someone in distress.
  • You'll know when and how to signpost someone to professional help.
  • You'll recognise the factors that affect mental health and wellbeing.
  • You'll understand the importance of reducing stigma around mental health.

How you will learn

The course is classroom-based and runs over two full days during daytime hours. You'll take part in tutor-led sessions, group discussions, and scenario-based activities. Assessment is through a short written or multiple-choice test at the end of the course. No practical resuscitation assessment is required for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Royal Artillery Centre for Personal Development will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health first aider: nominated support contact within your organisation.
  • HR or people manager: supporting staff wellbeing as part of your role.
  • Team leader or supervisor: recognising and responding to mental health concerns.
  • Care assistant: understanding mental health alongside day-to-day care duties.
  • Support worker: helping clients who experience mental health difficulties.
  • School or college support staff: assisting students with mental health needs.

What you could study next

  • Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health: the next step up, covering more complex conditions and how to supervise other mental health first aiders.
  • Level 3 Award in First Aid for Mental Health: a fuller qualification for those taking on a lead mental health first aider role.
  • Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work: adds physical first aid skills alongside your mental health training.

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