Standard Mental Health First Aid Refresher
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The Standard MHFA Refresher Course is designed to help current Accredited MHFAiders maintain their certification and stay up to date with the latest mental health first aid knowledge, skills, and information.
Participants will engage in up-to-date research, practice complex scenarios, and extend their accreditation for another three years upon successful completion of a short assessment.
Eligibility:
To enrol in the Refresher Course, participants must have completed a full MHFA course and passed the accreditation assessment within the last three years*. The Standard Refresher course is available to current and accredited MHFAiders who completed the following courses:
- Standard MHFA
- Older Person MHFA
- Blended/Online Community or Workplace
- Financial Services, Legal Professionals or Pharmacy MHFA
- Tertiary
Participants will need to provide a copy of their Certificate of Accreditation to the Instructor prior to the training. You can access a copy via your Mental Health First Aid Account.
Participants who have last attended a Refresher Course will need to attend a full course as per the accreditation pathway.
*Those who completed the original course more than three years ago may be granted an extension from MHFA Australia. Please contact MHFA Australia to determine your eligibility.
What does this course offer?
This internationally recognised workshop is evidence-based and informed by lived experience. Participants will:
- Understand the latest research in mental health
- Navigate complex mental health first aid scenarios
- Practice and enhance mental health first aid skills, discuss challenges and share knowledge
- Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
Course Structure
The program is delivered online via zoom.
We run our programs from 930am – 330pm Melbourne time.
After registration, we will contact you with further details, including the zoom link.
FAQ
What if I attended an MHFA course but did not complete the assessment?
You can access the accreditation assessment for your course up to 3 months after completion. If you are still within this timeframe, email mhfa@mhfa.com.au to request a unique link to complete the assessment. The accreditation will expire 3 years after the course completion.
I attended a Refresher Course but have been advised that I am ineligible to re-accredit. What can I do?
Confirming eligibility to re-accredit is the responsibility of the individual, not the Instructor running the Refresher course. To receive a Certificate of Accreditation, you will need to attend a 2-day face-to-face or Blended course.
I have already completed a Refresher course. Can I complete another Refresher Course?
3 years after completing a Refresher Course, MHFAiders will need to attend a full 12 or 14-hour MHFA course in order to maintain their accreditation.
We can offer this or other tailored courses for your organisation’s needs. If you have a group of 10 or more participants, we can come to you. For further information, email us at hello@thementalhealthcoach.com.au, or call 1300 302 462.