Key Information
When
16th July 2024
9am - 3pm
Where
JCU Cairns, Nguma-bada campus, Smithfield
Cost
Free
Audience
Current Students; Staff
Contact
CEE Administration| cee@jcu.edu.au
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This half day course allows current Mental Health First Aiders to learn about the latest research in the mental health field, work through complex mental health first aid interactions, and practice their mental health first aid skills across a range of mental health problems and mental health crisis situations. Participants can complete a short assessment at the end of a course to extend their Mental Health First Aid Accreditation for a further 3 years.
The course will cover:
- Gaining an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field
- Learning the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
- Working through complex mental health first aid interactions
- Practicing mental health first aid skills
For people who are Accredited MHFAiders, the refresher course offers an opportunity to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years.
Please Note: Participants must have completed the 2 day Standard MHFA course within the past 3 years to be eligible for this course. To check your accreditation expiration date, please contact mhfa@mhfa.com.au. To find out more about this course, go to Refresher Courses - Mental Health First Aid Australia.
