Introduction
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.
Learners undertaking this course will be considered First Aiders for Mental Health and be a point of contact within the workplace to help and support those with a suspected mental health condition.
On successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited certificate: Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5.
We can also deliver this course onsite at a time and location that suits your team. Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 16 participants to ensure quality training. For a tailored quote, please contact shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk.
Course code
SFFM
Location
Dumfries and Stranraer Campus
Duration
1 day
Price
£85.00
Availability
Location: Dumfries
Delivery – 04 Nov 2026 09:00
Location: Stranraer
Delivery – 08 Dec 2026 09:00
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
Drugs and alcohol
First Aid for Mental Health action plan
First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
Topics covered may be potentially triggering and emotionally challenging, for example;
- Mental illness
- Depression
- Self-Harm
- Suicide
- Psychosis
Assessments
The qualification is assessed through both a practical demonstration of the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and a multiple-choice question paper. On successful completion you will be awarded with an Award in First Aid for Mental Health at SCQF Level 5.
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
Supervising 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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