Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid for Leaders (Free* if aged 19 or over)
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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, the principles of mental health first aid and how it can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. It gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
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?
You could progress onto another free qualification in:
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
Level 2 Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with & Supporting Individuals with Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention & Control of Infection
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Problems
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care
Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
Level 2 Certificate in Lean Management Techniques
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing
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: March 25, 2024 12:01 pm