NUCO Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health

Course Overview

What will I learn?

During this course you will study:

Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health.
Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition.
Know how to recognise and manage stress.
Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions.
Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health.
Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place.
Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

What qualifications do I need?

No formal entry requirements

What can I do after?

Further study

Programme Information

Campus: Paisley

Start Dates: to be confirmed

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Price: £250.00

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