Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health
FAA Level 2 (RQF)
This course provides learners with the knowledge to recognise
This course is primarily aimed at those who connect with young people such as parents, teachers, youth group leaders, outdoor activity instructors.
Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health
FAA Level 2 (RQF)
Around 1 in 5 children and young people aged 8 to 25 in England have a probable mental health problem. Your family, your friends, or maybe even those you work with can all be impacted by mental health conditions and being able to recognise these, start a supportive conversation, and signpost a person to support could make all the difference to a young person you know.
Our Level 2 course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to be able to support those young people around you.
Course content
By the end of the course learners will:
- Know what mental health is, why young people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health
- Know how to recognise and manage stress
- Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions.
- Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
Bookings
We are currently only delivering this course on a request basis for organisations that wish to train six or more learners. If you want to discuss this course please get in touch with us.