DISTANCE LEARNING: CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH 1ST AID/ADVOCACY LEVEL 2

Mental health first aid course
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Study Type
Part Time
Study Level
Level 2
Start Date:
On demand
Duration
To be confirmed

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Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied).

Who the course is for

Distance learning courses are suitable for people who like to learn independently. You are able to set your own pace of study, within a certain timeframe, and choose where and when you want to. Distance learning is popular with those that want to gain

What the interview will involve

Not required

What you will learn
  • Exploring mental health
  • Understand how to support individuals with mental ill health
  • Understand a mentally healthy environment
  • ncrease your understanding of mental health and how to support people in the workplace
How you will learn

You will self-study using college resources – online or with workbooks (course dependent).

Fees

Our level 2 courses are usually funded *(if you are 19-23 years old you must already have a full level 2 qualification to be eligible for funding. More eligibility criteria apply). Contact us if you need more information on funding.

Failure to complete the course will incur an admin cost.

Qualifications you will get

Level 2 Certificate

Additional information
Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and the support available to colleagues. Increasing the understanding of mental health of staff at all levels builds a culture of care and support.

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