Course description:
Mental Health first aid training follows a similar path to the more conventional First Aid Training wherein you learn how to provide initial support to others who may be experiencing a mental health problem until appropriate professional help is available.
Catch Training’s MHFA course is fully accredited by MHFA Australia and delivered by a trainer also fully accredited by MHFAA
Course content:
- Identify indicators of mental health issues in your colleagues, coworkers and friends
- Acquire the necessary abilities to engage in an open and supportive dialogue regarding mental health
- Effectively respond to various crisis scenarios where an adult may be vulnerable.
- Decrease the stigma and enhance support for those confronting and managing mental health challenges
Course outcome:
Successful participants receive certification and become accredited Mental Health First Aid providers
Entry requirements:
Minimum age 18 years
What to bring:
- You must bring one form of photo identification. Ideally an Australian driver’s licence or your passport.
- Please bring a pen.
- Please arrive 15-minutes before the scheduled start time so that your Catch Training facilitator can check your ID and sign you in.
Duration:
This is a full 2-day course