Awareness of Mental Health First Aid

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Mental health

Introduction

This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.

Anybody can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health.

On successful completion, delegates will receive accredited certification: an Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4

Course code

SAMH

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer Campus

Duration

3.5 hours

Price

£70.00

Entry Requirements

Important Notice for All Course Attendees To attend and complete the course, you must bring valid photographic identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:

  • A valid UK passport
  • A full or provisional UK driving licence

Please note:
Failure to present a valid photo ID on the day may result in you being unable to complete the course. This requirement is part of our compliance procedures and is essential for verifying participant identity. Thank you for your cooperation.

Course Content

A range of subjects are covered including:

What is First Aid for Mental Health?

Identifying mental health conditions

Providing advice and starting a conversation

Assessments

Assessment takes place throughout the course. Successful completion is providing an Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 4

Please note that any exam resits will incur an additional fee. Details regarding the resit fee and payment process will be provided when scheduling the resit.

Progression

First Aid for Mental Health

Course Contact Details

If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.

Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk

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