The qualification has been designed to help children and young people in need. The course covers depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.
Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as healthcare professionals can only carry out this. However, students will confidently learn to identify when a young person may have a condition early and care for them properly whilst signposting them to the correct professionals to get the help they might need.
A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the entire course again to qualify for three years.
A Level 2 Award in First Aid for Youth Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
A minimum of 7 students and a maximum of 16 students are allowed to enrol on this course. Students must be a minimum of 14 years of age. A certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.
Lifeline Group
de Carteret House
7 Castle Street
St Helier, Jersey
JE2 3BT
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