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£12
On-Demand course
3 weeks
All levels
Mental Health First Aid Level 5 Course provides an in-depth understanding of mental health awareness, early intervention, and effective support strategies within professional and community settings. This course explores common mental health conditions, warning signs, risk factors, and the impact of mental health on individuals and organisations. Clear focus is placed on ethical awareness, boundaries, and responsible signposting, ensuring learners understand how to respond appropriately while maintaining professional standards. Designed at Level 5, the course reflects higher-level learning suitable for those seeking advanced knowledge in mental health support and wellbeing.
Structured online learning allows participants to study theoretical frameworks, communication approaches, and mental health policies through carefully designed modules. The course supports personal development and professional knowledge-building for roles involving care, supervision, education, or people management. Content is written to be accessible yet academically sound, making it suitable for learners aiming to strengthen their understanding of mental health support without attending physical sessions. On completion, learners gain valuable insight that enhances confidence, awareness, and credibility, while adding recognised CPD value to a CV in today’s wellbeing-focused workplace.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this Mental Health First Aid course, you will be able to:
Learn everything you can about the fundamentals of mental health first aid, Anxiety & Medication
Know about psychiatric disorders, schizophrenia, stress, and anxiety.
Understand how to spot personality disorders and mood disorders.
Get a better understanding of eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide.
Discover how mental illness treatment works.
Familiarise yourself with laws and workplace facilities.
You'll learn how to diagnose, treat, plan care for, and assist individuals in mental health crises.
Key Features
QLS Endorsed Mental Health First Aid Course
CPD Certified Mental Health First Aid Training
Get 24/7 access to the content for a full year
Materials are reviewed by child psychologists
Complete the Mental Health First Aid course at your own pace
Learn the skills you need to succeed in this role with the Mental Health First Aid, Anxiety & Medication course.
Mental health first-aiders play a crucial role in staff welfare, and in order to provide the appropriate kind of mental health first aid in the workplace, you need to be properly qualified. The Mental Health First Aid course ensures you have the first aid skills and confidence to deal with any situation.
Mental health first aid providers play an important role in the health and well-being of people suffering from mental illnesses in the workplace. After completing our Mental Health First Aid course, you will be familiar with the role and responsibilities of a first aider in this field. We give you the knowledge and skills you need to meet the many demands of people in various mental states, especially those with complex needs. For the role you'll play in their lives, you'll be able to establish responsibility.
Key Topics Covered in this Mental Health First Aid Course
Topic 01: Fundamentals of Mental Health First Aid
Topic 02: Psychiatric Disorders
Topic 03: Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders
Topic 04: Schizophrenia
Topic 05: Stress and Anxiety
Topic 06: Personality Disorders & Mood Disorders
Topic 07: Eating & Sleeping Disorders
Topic 08: Self-Harm & Suicide
Topic 09: Mental Illness Treatment
Topic 10: Medication and Therapy
Topic 11: Social Attitudes
Topic 12: Mental Health First Aid Laws
Topic 13: Workplace Mental Health First Aid Facilities
Topic 14: Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis
Assessment & Feedback
MCQ Test
Assignment Included for Mental Health First Aid Training
Get 60% marks to pass
Instant Assessment and Feedback
Certificates of Achievement
QLS Endorsed Certificate is Available
CPD Certified PDF Certificate is Available
Anyone interested in Mental Health First Aid course, specially:
Clinical Psychologists
Mental Health Nursing
Child Psychologist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Social Workers
EDI Child Psychology Specialist
This Mental Health First Aid course provides you with the theoretical foundation you need to improve in this particular area. To get a professional qualification, you can enrol the following:
RQF Mental Health Awareness
NVQ Level 3 Mental Health
FAA Level 1 in Awareness for Mental Health (RQF)
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
There are no specific prerequisites to enrol the course.
N.B: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. Our Mental Health First Aid, Anxiety & Medication doesn't entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
People in the sector generally pursue careers in the following fields.
Ambulance Care Assistant: £17,000 to £21,000 per year
Mental Health Recovery Worker: £18,000 to £25,000 per year
Group Facilitator: £22,000 to £30,000 per year
Recovery Worker: £18,000 to £24,000 per year
Mental Health First Aid Instructor: £40k to £70k per year
Mental Health Counsellor: £40k to £70k per year
Certificate of completion (PDF)
Digital certificate - £9
Certificate of completion (QLS Hardcopy)
Hard copy certificate - £109
QLS Endorsed Certificate
Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying -
Within the UK: £109
International: £109 + £10 (postal charge) = £119
CPD Certification Service Accredited Certification
Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25