Mental Health First Aid – Refresher Course

Mental Health First Aid training empowers and equips employees with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support a colleague, friend or family member experiencing a mental health problem or a crisis such as being suicidal.
  • 4 Hours
  • Workshop
  • General Audience

Description

This course enables participants to refresh skills learned during the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course and to extend accreditation for a further three years.

Refresher courses are available for individuals who have completed a full Mental Health First Aid course in the classroom, or as blended- or online learning, as well as holding a valid accreditation within the past three years.

Evidence of completion must be provided prior to the commencement of refresher training. Active engagement is encouraged, and no more than 20 attendees are recommended per session to ensure interaction.

Structure

This program can be facilitated in the following ways:

  • Traditional Classroom – A 4-hour standard mental health first aid refresher course.
  • Online – A 5-hour standard mental health first aid refresher course.