Mental Health First Aid Refresher
Who is it for?
This course is for people who have previously completed a full Mental Health First Aid course to refresh their knowledge and skills and renew their accreditation.
If the original course that you completed was a Youth Mental Health First Aid course, you should complete the Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher.
What will I learn?
This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course. Participants receive a Mental Health First Aid manual and are eligible for accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider (valid for 3 years). You will:
Gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field
Review the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
Work through complex mental health first aid interactions
Practice mental health first aid skills.
What is the format?
This course can be delivered in person over 4 hours or online over 2 instructor-led sessions of 2.5 hours each.