Mental Health First Aid Training

 

Course Information:

This 12 hour face-to-face course prepares participants with the required practical skills and knowledge to provide mental health first aid to a person experiencing an emerging mental health problem, as well as providing assistance in a crisis.

 

Mental Illnesses covered:

Depression

Anxiety

Substance Abuse

Psychosis

 

Mental Health crisis covered:

Suicidal thoughts and behaviours

Panic attacks

Traumatic events

Severe drug and alcohol abuse

Severe psychotic states

 

Skills and knowledge:

Apply appropriate mental health first aid procedures

Correct communication and language

Respond to an emergency situation

Encourage professional help

 

Qualification & Assessment:

It is not mandatory to complete your accreditation, however the benefits are:

• You can demonstrate that you have mental health first aid knowledge and skills

• You are eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health First Aid Officer in your workplace

• You will receive a 3 year accreditation from MHFA Australia

 

For more information, 

https://mhfa.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/207238337-What-does-it-mean-exactly-to-be-Accredited-