The Level 2 Award in Awareness of Paediatric First aid for Mental Health consists of the Level 1 topics and expands on a range of mental health conditions and the support available by health care professionals.
Topics covered (Day 1)
• Understand what mental health is
• Recognise and approach a child with mental ill health
• Recognise and understand common mental health concerns in children
• How to signpost a child to appropriate help
• Promoting wellbeing and resilience
Topics covered (Day 2)
• Understand conduct disorders
• Effects of bulling
• Effects of technology and media
• How to support a child with mental ill health within your setting
• Safeguarding children with mental ill health
• Developing a mental health care plan
