Course overview
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This Level 2 Award for Emergency First Aid for Mental Health course is ideal for anyone who wants to develop their knowledge and skills in order to support their employees/colleagues with their mental health in the workplace and to assist someone during a mental health emergency. During your studies, you’ll learn more about the various mental health conditions and the legislation that supports mental health in the UK. You will also develop your knowledge of the role of a mental health first aider, as well as how to respond to and manage a mental health emergency. After completing this course, you could take up the role of mental health first aider in your workplace.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
You will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.
Entry requirements
Learners must be at least 16 years old to enrol on this course. We also recommend that you have a minimum level 2 qualification in literacy and maths.
Course features
- Expert personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV critique service
- Free employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free XO Student Discounts card
*Exclusive Open Study College study pack including pen, highlighter, and notebook.
*Not included with the online study option.
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.
Course outcome
Qualification number: 603/5094/5
Upon successful completion of the course, you will achieve a Level 2 Award for Emergency First Aid for Mental Health from TQUK.
Delivery
This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both you and your tutor to monitor your progress.
The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:
- Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
- Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Subjects
Qualification number: 603/5094/5
- Understand mental health.
- Understand the legislation that supports mental health in the UK.
- Understand different mental health conditions.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a mental health first aider.
- Understand what to do when first responding to a mental health emergency.
- Know how to manage a mental health emergency.
About Open Study College
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Established in 2007, Open Study College (OSC) is a distance learning course provider that has helped over 120,000 learners take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.
With over 700 courses, ranging from A Levels and GCSEs through to childcare and beauty therapy — there’s something for everyone. All of their qualifications are independently accredited by established awarding organisations, fully equipping you for the future.
Why choose Open Study College?
Whether you’re in full-time work or have family commitments, distance learning at OSC provides the flexibility to create a study schedule that fits around the busy demands of day-to-day life. Accomplish your goals — at your pace, on your terms.
You will also receive the best possible support from the uber-friendly learner services team, as well as guidance from expert tutors who are on hand to answer any queries you might have throughout the duration of your course.
What makes Open Study College different?
Born from a genuine passion to improve the lives of others through education, OSC is a family-run business with decades of experience in the education and distance learning industry.
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Additional benefits
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