First Aid for Youth Mental Health Level 2
The FAA Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults. The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional he
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First Aid for Youth Mental Health Level 2
The FAA Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health qualification is suitable for anyone who actively connects with children such as parents, carers, teachers, youth group leaders and young adults. The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.
WHY STUDY LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH?
In 2020, one in six (16.0%) children aged 5 to 16 years were identified as having a probable mental disorder, that’s approximately 4 children in every classroom. (Source - NHS Survey) Half of all mental health problems manifest by the age of 14, with 75% by age 24. (Source- Youngminds 2021)
Mental health conditions are often hidden due to stigma and fear of discrimination, this is increased further for children and young people as they may struggle to express their feelings and needs. As a professional working with children & young people, understanding their needs in relation to mental health challenges will give you the skills, tools & knowledge to perform your job with full confidence knowing you can make a difference.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria A regulated qualification has set learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The learning outcomes describe the skills and knowledge a learner will gain by successfully completing the qualification. The assessment criteria state the skills, knowledge and competence a learner will be required to demonstrate during the course assessment.
1. Know what mental health is, why young people develop mental health conditions and the role of a first aider for mental health
- 1.1 Define mental health 1.2 Indicate understanding of the stigma surrounding mental health
- 1.3 Identify factors that can affect a young person’s mental health
- 1.4 Understand the role of a first aider for mental health
2. Know how to recognise and manage stress
- 2.1 Identify signs of stress
- 2.2 State how stress can be managed
3. Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions
- 3.1 Identify signs and/or symptoms for the following mental health conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Eating disorders
- Suicide
- Self-harm
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
4. Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place
- 4.1 Demonstrate the application of the first aid action plan for mental health
- 4.2 Know when to contact the emergency services in respect of first aid for mental health
- 4.3 Understand legal consent and safeguarding responsibilities when working with children
Prerequisites
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 or over. It is recommended that learners should hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification. It may be possible to allocate a reasonable adjustment to a learner who has a disability, medical condition or learning need; learners should contact their training provider to discuss. Any reasonable adjustment granted must be in line with the FAA Reasonable Adjustments Policy
Certification
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
- 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.
- This course is accredited by the FAA.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed through a written assessment paper and the practical demonstration of the first aid action plan for mental health. A learner must successfully pass both parts of the assessment to be awarded the qualification. There is no grading of the assessment; learners pass or are referred.