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FAA Level 2 Courses

The FAA Level 2 Award provides learners with knowledge and confidence to handle an Emergency situation if they happen in respect of BLS and First Aid for Mental Health

Basic Life Support  – FAA Level 2  (RQF)

Basic Life Support  – FAA Level 2  (RQF)

 

  • 3 Hour Course

  • Annual refresher needed for Health Care professionals unless they hold a current EFAW or FAW certificate

 

Managing an unresponsive casualty

Primary survey

CPR

Safe use of an AED

Secondary Assessment

Recovery Position

Know what mental health is, why people develop mental health conditions and the role of a First Aider for mental health

Know how to provide advice and practical support for a person presenting a mental health condition

Know how to recognise and manage stress

Know how to recognise a range of mental health conditions

Understand the impact of substance abuse on mental health

Understand the first aid action plan for mental health and be able to put it in place

Know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace 

First Aid for Mental Health - FAA Level

First Aid for Mental Health - FAA Level 2 (RQF) 

 This 1-Day course covers the content of the Level 1 course (A ½-Day course aimed at providing learners with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost the person towards professional help) but also expands on the effects of drugs and alcohol, incorporates the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan and covers ways in which a positive mental health culture can be supported within a workplace.

 

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