Standard MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Recognise signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
• Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
• Recognise barriers to seeking help and how to overcome them
• Assess for crisis situations and provide initial support
• Understand prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors, treatments and supports available

DELIVERY

This 12-hour course is delivered:

• Face-to-face: 
• over 2 consecutive days (2 x 6-hour sessions)
• (6-12 Participants)

SUITABILITY

Adults (aged 18+)

ACCREDITATION

You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

STANDARD MHFA REFRESHER

Refresh your mental health first aid skills and extend your accreditation for another 3 years.  Current and accredited Standard, Older Person, Tertiary and Industry Specific MHFAiders are eligible to attend.

DELIVERY

The course can be delivered 1 of 2 ways:

• Face-to-face: 
• 1 x 4-hour session
• (6 - 24 Participants)

• Online:
• 1 x 5-hour videoconferencing session
• (6 - 12 Participants)
  

Standard MHFA FOR THE WORKPLACE

A mentally healthy and supportive workplace is the key to;

• Increase employee engagement and wellbeing
• Boost performance and productivity
• Attract and retain employees
• Drive business success

DELIVERY

The 12-hour course can be delivered in 1 of 2 ways:

• Blended Face-to-Face: 
• Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours)
• followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session
• (6-12 participants)

    OR

• Blended Online: 
• Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours)
• followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions
• (6-12 participants)

SUITABILITY

Adults (aged 18+)

ACCREDITATION

You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.

STANDARD MHFA FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

This course is suitable for individuals working in the legal sector.

DELIVERY

The course can be delivered in 1 of 2 ways:

• Blended Face-to-Face: 
• Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours)
• followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session
• (6-12 participants)

    OR

• Blended Online: 
• Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours)
• followed by a 5-hour videoconferencing session
• (6-12 participants)


ACCREDITATION

You can complete the short assessment at the end of a course to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider). Accreditations are valid for 3 years.