MHFA-R – Mental Health First Aid Refresher

MHFA Refresher Courses are available to individuals who have previously completed a Mental Health First Aid training course (face-to-face, blended, or online) and wish to update their knowledge and build on their skills. They are an essential part of maintaining accreditation as an MHFAider in Australia.

This face-to-face, 4-hour course provides an opportunity to extend accreditation for a further three years.

Target Audience:

The course is designed for participants who have been accredited as an MHFAider within the past three years in one of the following courses:

  • Standard MHFA
  • Older Person MHFA
  • Blended/Online Community or Workplace
  • Financial Services, Legal Professionals or Pharmacy MHFA
  • Tertiary

Please note : Individuals are only eligible to attend the MHFA Refresher course if it has been less than 3 years since they last completed their MHFA course. Individuals are only eligible for one refresher course, after which, the full course is to be completed again.  If you're unsure about your eligibility, please contact Mental Health First Aid at mhfa@mhfa.com.au for confirmation

Learning Outcomes:

  • On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to complete an online assessment to be further issued a Certificate of Accreditation from Mental Health First Aid Australia.
  • Important Notice: If you book and complete a Refresher course beyond 3 years from your initial accreditation, you are only eligible for a Certificate of Attendance.

Learning Methods:

A combination of practical activities, role-play, and interaction with a first aid trainer. There are no formal assessments for this course.

Program Benefits:

  • 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

Content:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Substance use problems
  • Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Non-suicidal self-injury
  • Panic attacks
  • Traumatic events
  • Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
  • Severe psychotic states
  • Aggressive behaviours

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