First Aid for Mental Health – FAA Level 5 Award Scotland – On-Site Group Course
The First Aid for Mental Health – FAA Level 5 Award Scotland is a one-day regulated qualification designed to give learners the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs of mental ill health, start supportive conversations, provide appropriate initial support and signpost individuals towards professional help.
The course builds on First Aid for Mental Health awareness by exploring the effects of drugs and alcohol, introducing the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan, and considering ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within the workplace.
The qualification is suitable for employees, designated workplace mental health first aiders, team leaders, supervisors and others who may have responsibility for supporting colleagues.
Course content includes:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Stress
- Mental health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Course details:
Duration:
Minimum 6 contact hours over 1 day
Qualification:
Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5
Qualification code:
R600 04
Minimum age:
14 years
Assessment:
Practical assessment and questioning, including open and multiple-choice questions
Certificate validity:
3 years
Delivery:
On-site at your workplace or organisation
Group Pricing
£749 – On-Site Group Course for up to 4 learners
Additional learners can be added at £50 per person, up to a maximum group size of 8 learners.
The course fee includes learner manuals, assessment and e-certification.
If booking for more than 4 learners, you will receive a separate invoice for the additional places. Alternatively, contact us at bookings@vitalsignsscotland.co.uk to arrange your booking.
Learners must successfully complete the required assessment to achieve the qualification. The qualification is valid for three years, with annual refresher training strongly recommended. Learners must complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.