Clinical & MHFA Courses

The qualification has been designed with children and young people in mind covering areas such as depression, self-harm, eating disorders and bullying and will provide the knowledge and skills to identify a potential mental health condition, start a conversation, and provide support and guidance to professional help.

Successful learners can act as a ‘First Aider for Mental Health' in any environment which they may deal with young people.

This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will know how to recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse. They will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and know how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will
know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.

Successful learners completing this qualification will become a ‘First Aider for Mental Health' and be able to utilise the skills and knowledge gained within their workplace and private life.

Mental Health First Aider status must be updated every 3 years. This 6 hour course provides a refresher for existing Mental Health First Aiders. The requalification course must be completed within three months of expiry of a learner's previous qualification but FAA strongly recommends that it is completed prior to the current expiry date. 

The Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention and Control (RQF) has been specifically designed for those who have a responsibility in infection prevention and control within their job roles, such as: care assistants, health care workers or other healthcare environments. Over a half day period, learners will develop a greater understanding of the principles of infection prevention and control.

This course can be delivered onsite or online and includes a theory assessment.

This qualification has been specifically designed for those working within a health and social care setting, such as support workers or care workers, and have a responsibility for the safe handling and administration of medication. This qualification is also perfect for those looking to refresh their knowledge.

Over this one-day course, learners will gain an understanding of the safe handling and administration of medication, current legislation and guidance, different types of medication, the storage and disposal of medication, and much more.

This course can be delivered onsite or online and includes a theory assessment.