First Aid For Mental Health (SQA Level 5)

EVOC (Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council) has been supporting the people and communities of Edinburgh since 1868. Our vision is for people in Edinburgh to live in an equitable, sustainable and resilient city, supported by a thriving third sector. Our purpose is to serve the needs of people and communities across Edinburgh by supporting our members and third sector organisations to be effective and drive the change they need. We will specialise in information gathering and sharing, research, analysis, advocacy and relationship management, to deliver impact for our members, funders and the wider community in Edinburgh.

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Learn how to identify potential mental health conditions and start conversations about them.

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A selection of top-quality training courses, delivered by experienced trainers, created specifically to support third sector groups and organisations.

This course will provide you with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation surrounding mental health. You will also learn about the first aid action plan for mental health and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.Learning OutcomesA range of First Aid for Mental Health-related subjects is covered, including:<ul><li>What is First Aid for Mental Health?</li><li>Identifying mental health conditions</li><li>Providing advice and starting a conversation</li><li>Stress</li><li>Mental health conditions</li><li>Drugs and alcohol</li><li>First Aid for Mental Health action plan</li><li>First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace</li></ul>Please note you will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals. However, you will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.CertificationThis qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by SQA Accreditation, and the qualification sits on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).An Award in First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment.This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.AssessmentThe learner has a maximum of 60 minutes to complete the assessment. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.Who should attend?Suitable for anyone.Trainer: <a href="https://hunkydorylife.co.uk/amanda-leith-hypnotherapist-edinburgh/" title="https://hunkydorylife.co.uk/amanda-leith-hypnotherapist-edinburgh/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amanda Leith</a>When booking, please let us know about any access needs.