RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid

Level 3 Ref. Q000098

Mental Health First Aiders provide vital support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. Our accredited Level 3 qualification will help you to develop the skills and knowledge that you need to carry out the role of a recognised Mental Health First Aider.

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What is mental health first aid?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

This accredited qualification, designed in partnership with Mental Health First Aid England, is designed to help you to develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to be a Mental Health First Aider.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Who is this qualification for?

The Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid  will be valuable for to anyone who is looking to be recognised as a Mental Health First Aider in their workplace or community setting. 

Want to add to your CV?

This qualification is transferrable to all workplaces and will help you to be attractive to a range of employers.

Looking to become a workplace mental health first aider?

This qualification is the only one available that has been developed in partnership with Mental Health First Aid England.

Key skills 

By completing this qualification, you will come away with practical, actionable understanding of health improvement, including: 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

The qualification takes a total of 7 hours to complete, followed by a 45-minute multiple-choice examination or a workbook assessment.  

Downloadable documents 

Specification - RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid

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Find out more about the Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.

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How do I apply?

Learners

You can apply for a course by contacting a Learning Centre directly via telephone, email, or in-person. Centres are listed below. You can enter a postcode or location to find the centres nearest to you.

Centres

If you are interested in offering this course or becoming a centre, we will be glad to help. Have a question? Just visit our Qualifications FAQs page for a helpful list of the most commonly asked questions regarding our qualifications.

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Learning Centres Offering This Qualification

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020 3928 0760

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