Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Leaders (Free* if aged 19 or over)
The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
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Who is this course for?
The purpose of this qualification is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
There is no entry requirements for this course. (Free* if age 19 or over)
What will you learn?
Unit 01 Exploring mental health
Unit 02 Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
Unit 03 Understand a mentally healthy environment
How will you learn?
This course is delivered online.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need a laptop to be able to access the online content.
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed via our online learning platform.
Where next?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the:
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
• Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact liz.young@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: June 25, 2025 1:16 pm
