Tertiary MHFA Online

Tertiary MHFA Online online only

Course Delivery Type
There are three ways courses are delivered, and you will need to choose carefully as once you pay we are unable to change this with the accrediting body.
Below you see the descriptions of each course type, and next to the title of the course, you will see how this course is delivered. Choose the delivery type you most prefer.
Face to face
You will need to attend both sessions in a training venue.
Blended
Part of this course will be in a training venue, and the other part will be online.
Online
This course is delivered 100% online

Refresher - you can only book into a refresher course if already have accreditation in MHFA. You need to do a refresher course every 3 years to keep your current accreditation.

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(Approx 14 Hours – Certified and Accredited for 3 years)

Overview

Just like our benchmark MHFA, the Blended MHFA course covers all of the same material found in the standard Tertiary MHFA course but is delivered via a mix of online learning and supported by 4-hours of face to face practical training with our facilitators. The course delivers a broad overview of mental health issues, how to recognise their signs and symptoms, how to approach a sufferer and where to go for professional help Fully accredited through Mental Health Australia, the MHFA program is an internationally recognised program based on proven scientific and evidence-based research in mental health. Online learning is accessible on the MHFA Australia secure online portal and our trainers are always on hand to help and support you throughout the program.

Blended MHFA is ideally suited to workplaces, organisations or individuals who need the increased flexibility of self-paced learning or those who are unable to take the time away from work to complete our standard MHFA course.

Mental Health Issues Covered:

• Depression & anxiety
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems

Mental health crises covered:

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
• Severe effects of alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviours.

Course Format

The online element of the course takes around 8-hours to complete. This is then supported by 4-hours of face to face practical training with our experienced facilitators. The practical training will support your on-line learning and uses case studies, videos, role-playing and group work to take you through a range of different mental health issues and scenarios you may face.

All participants will receive an in-depth Mental Health First Aid manual to keep for reference and certification will be issued on the day of completion.

Who can attend a MHFA course?

MHFA is open to all participants and is ideally aimed at those aged 18 or above. The course is designed to be educational and is not a therapy or support group.

Note: The information provided in MHFA courses is for general mental health first aid only and is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific professional medical advice.

Accreditation

Accreditation is issued directly by Mental Health First Aid Australia. All participants who have completed a MHFA course will be invited to take a short online accreditation assessment. Full detail here.

Once accredited you will be eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health First Aid officer within the workplace. Read all about the MHFAider Program here.

Our Trainers

All our Mental Health First Aid course facilitators have undertaken rigorous training with Mental Health First Aid Australia and are highly experienced in their field. Compassionate and caring all our trainers have first-hand lived experience of dealing with Mental Health issues in the field and in everyday life. Dedicated and experienced our trainers will ensure you can build the skills, confidence, and knowledge you’ll need to recognise, approach and support someone who is developing or suffering from a mental health issue. For more information on our team click here.