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If you’re planning to study at Boston College this September, you may be eligible for financial support if your household income is under £45,000. The bursary can help cover a range of costs, including, travel, equipment, uniform, trips, food (including Further Education Free Meals) and industry placement expenses. Apply now: https://boston.paymystudent.com/portal/

Please note: Applications submitted after Friday 10th July may be delayed, which could affect access to financial support such as travel passes or taxis provided by Lincolnshire County Council. 

Course Summary

The First Aid for Mental Health Award Level 2 qualification provides you with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions, the effects of drugs and alcohol, and the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan.

What else do I need to know?

During the course, you will cover topics including:

  • Introduction to Mental Health
  • What Is First Aid for Mental Health
  • How To Identify Mental Health Conditions
  • Providing Advice and Starting a Conversation
  • Stress
  • Mental Health Conditions
  • Drugs and Alcohol
  • First Aid Action Plan for Mental Health
  • Mental Health in the Workplace

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

The First Aid for Mental Health Award Level 2 will take you 1 day to complete. You will attend college from 9:00am-4:30pm for 1 day at our Rochford Campus in Boston.

The First Aid for Mental Health Award Level 2 course will cost £115 + VAT (if applicable) per person.

Please note that all fees are subject to change.

You will be assessed via a written assessment.

Successful completion of this course will equip you with the skills/knowledge needed to progress in the workplace. You could progress to being awarded the Supervising First Aid for Mental Health Level 3 qualification.

To explore other Health and Social Care courses available at Boston College, visit our Health and Social Care page.

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Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to start Higher Education or interested in adult part-time study, there’s still time to find your course and get started this September.

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