for individuals & groups
STANDARD MHFA FULL COURSE
Expertly Delivered
Our MHFA courses are conducted by clinical psychologists who are accredited MHFA training facilitators. Facilitators have comprehensive experience in the course content, including:
• Depression, Anxiety, Psychosis and Substance use.
• Suicidal thoughts, Suicidal behaviours, Self-injury, Panic attacks, Traumatic events, Severe psychosis, Severe effects from substance and Aggressive behaviour.
Participants
This course is suitable for delivery within communities, groups and workplaces. Individual participants are also welcome to register their interest with us.
Eligibility
Participants who have not completed MHFA before or it has been more than three years since last completing a MHFA course.
Learning outcomes
• Learn how to respond to someone experiencing issues with mental health
• Develop skills to support a friend, family member or coworker
• Make a difference to your community
• Improve your knowledge of mental health, supports and appropriate first aid strategies
• Improve your confidence in providing first aid to a person experiencing a mental health problem
• Decrease stigmatising attitudes
• Increase the amount of support available to others around you
Course Content
• Recognising mental health warning signs and risk factors
• Understanding risk factors for mental health problems
• Awareness of evidence based medical, psychological and alternative treatments
• How to give appropriate initial help and support to someone experiencing a mental health problem
• How to take appropriate action if a crisis situation arises.
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Our MHFA courses are conducted under the authority of
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Participants who complete the course are eligible for an MHFA accreditation.
STANDARD MHFA FULL COURSE DELIVERY
Blended online course
Part a: 5-7 hours of self-paced eLearning
Part b: 5 hours of instructor-led video conferencing
6-12 participants
Blended online and in person
Part a: 5-7 hours of self-paced eLearning
Part b: 5 hours of in-person instructor-led component
6-20 participants
In person at your workplace or in the community
12 hours across 2 days
6-20 participants
STANDARD REFRESHER COURSE
MHFA Refresher Courses are for people who have previously completed Mental Health First Aid training in person, online, or a combination of both. These courses help individuals update their knowledge and build on their skills. It is necessary to complete a refresher course within 3 years of getting MHFA accreditation. Accreditation involves taking a short online assessment at the end of each course to certify your skills as an MHFAider.
Eligibility
• You completed any full 2-Day MHFA course within the last 3 years
• You completed your course face-to-face, blended or online
• You completed the accreditation assessment to become an MHFAider
• You want your skills and accreditation to stay current, practical, and recognised.
Why Refresh?
• Continual Learning: Continuous learning is an important part of quality education and training.
•Knowledge retention: Research shows that learned knowledge can decrease over time but can be reinforced for better long-term retention.
• Accreditation: Completing a refresher is required to maintain a formally recognised MHFAider Accreditation. It extends your accreditation for another 3 years.
• Safety: Keeping people up to date with knowledge and skills is crucial for the safety of participants, communities, and the people they assist.
• Skill building: Refresher content builds on existing knowledge and skills through revisiting and improving understanding and abilities.
• Real-world application: Refresher training increases participant confidence in applying what they have learned in real-life situations.
• Professional development: Refresher training contributes to Professional Development (CPD), often recognised or required by employers.
• Valued by employers: Current and accredited MHFA training is highly regarded by employers and employees as a respected and valuable resource.
• Efficient and effective: It is more efficient (time and cost) and effective to refresh your training than letting accreditation lapse and starting again.
• Currency: The world and our environments are constantly changing. Refresher training allows for current discussions and examples, using our evidence base and the latest delivery techniques.
Participants can complete a short assessment at the end of a course to extend their Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for a further 3 years
STANDARD MHFA REFRESHER DELIVERY
online course
5 hours of instructor-led video conferencing
6-12 participants
MHFA REFRESHER QUESTIONS?
Please see MHFA Refresher Courses for more information including how to check your accreditation date expiry
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