Free Level 2 Mental Health First Aid Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. There are no formal entry requirements. Over 6 months, you'll cover how to recognise mental health conditions, how to offer first aid support in the workplace, and how to promote a culture of mental wellbeing. This free mental health first aid course for adults is delivered entirely online through Professional Development and Training, so you can study when it suits you.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for anyone aged 16 and above who wants to build the skills and confidence to support mental health in the workplace. This course is ideal for individuals looking to promote positive mental health practices, encourage a culture of care, and raise awareness of mental wellbeing in professional settings.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements.
What you will learn
You'll identify common mental health conditions and their signs in a workplace setting.
You'll understand how to provide initial mental health first aid support to someone in distress.
You'll learn how to promote positive mental health practices and reduce stigma at work.
You'll explore mental health legislation and the rights of employees.
You'll develop skills to advocate for mental wellbeing in professional environments.
You'll understand the role of external support services and how to signpost people to them.
How you will learn
You'll study online through written learning materials and activities. Assessment is through written assignments or knowledge-based questions completed online. You work through the course at your own pace and submit work digitally. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Professional Development and Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mental Health First Aider - provide first aid support and raise awareness in your workplace.
Support Worker - assist people experiencing mental health difficulties in care or community settings.
Care Assistant - support clients whose wellbeing includes mental health needs.
Teaching Assistant - recognise and respond to mental health needs in school environments.
SEN Teaching Assistant - support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Youth Support Worker - promote mental wellbeing with young people in community or educational settings.
Nursery Practitioner - understand early emotional wellbeing and support families.
Adult Educator - embed mental health awareness in learning environments.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Mental Health in the Workplace (various awarding bodies) - deepens your understanding and moves you toward a more senior advocacy or training role.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills - a step toward counselling or therapeutic support roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - broadens your qualification for roles in care settings where mental health knowledge is applied day to day.
