First Aid for Youth Mental Health – FAA Level 2 Award
Location
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre, Marlborough, SN8 3NQ
Time commitment
1 day (8.45am-3.30pm)
Course Fee
£ per person
Course Description
This course is suitable for anyone who works with children and young people, covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying. The course provides the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.
To book training email: info@oxenwood.org.uk
Topics Covered
Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a young person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is first aid for youth mental health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
Stress - Mental health conditions
- Drugs and alcohol
- First aid action plan for mental health
Assessment
Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.
Certification
On successful completion, learners will be awarded the Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health. This qualification is valid for three years.
