MHFA-R - Mental Health First Aid Refresher
Introduction:
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. 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:
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