Mental Health First Aid
Participants in our courses will explore indicators and manifestations of prevalent mental health issues, understand methods for offering preliminary support, identify professional assistance sources, learn about treatments proven effective by research, and acquire skills for providing first aid during a crisis.
Course structure & inclusions
This 12-hour course will usually be conducted in a venue arranged by us and be schedules as two consecutive days – back to back. In some instances, me may off the course over two non-consecutive days, split over a maximum of 2 weeks
Participants of the course will benefit from:
- Top-tier, professionally accredited facilitation, always co-facilitated to enhance learning through diverse perspectives and shared expertise
- A copy of the latest Standard MHFA Manual
- Registration and accreditation management for all participants, including monitoring the three-year refresher requirements necessary for full MHFA courses
- Continuous post-training support and MHFA counselling for MHFA officers upon request
- A Certificate of Completion and/or accreditation
Mental health issues addressed
The course covers various mental health issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance abuse
Crisis situations covered
Training includes handling crisis situations such as:
- Suicidal thoughts and actions
- Non-suicidal self-injury (also referred to as deliberate self-harm)
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic incidents
- Acute reactions to drugs or alcohol
- Severe psychotic episodes
- Aggressive behaviours
Benefits of Accreditation
This nationally recognised accreditation offers your team numerous benefits:
- Accurate knowledge and tools to manage crisis situations in an emotionally sensitive and legally compliant manner.
- Reduction in instances of staff and clients reaching a crisis stage unnoticed.
- Establishment of a clear, uniform approach to safeguarding the emotional and physical health of both staff and clients.
- Alleviation of the burden on welfare officers and team leaders by training colleagues to correctly identify and refer individuals who need help.
- Improvement in participants' own mental health and a decrease in stigmatising attitudes.
- Increased confidence in delivering mental health first aid and enhanced support for colleagues.
Public and Private Courses
At TAPTA, we offer both public and private courses to cater to a wide range of participants. Public courses are open to all individuals, providing an inclusive learning environment for anyone interested in mental health first aid. Private courses are tailored for businesses and organisations, exclusively available to their team members, ensuring focused and customised training. If you have a suitable space for the course, we can arrange to conduct the course there. While we recommend completing the course in its traditional format, we understand that not all organisations will have the time to accommodate this schedule, and we are committed to providing alternatives that best fit your needs. Thus, in private courses, we offer flexible scheduling options for the course: two consecutive days, two non-consecutive days within a two-week period, or four 3-hour sessions within a two-week period.
Who Can Enrol
Public courses are open to all interested adults, empowering parents, professionals, social workers, and other concerned adults to better support individuals in our communities. Early intervention plays a crucial role in minimising risks and fulfilling our duty of care. No previous education or professional experience is required, similar to enrolling in a traditional physical first aid course. However, given the intense nature of the material, this course may not be suitable for individuals who are currently not feeling emotionally resilient. Other than this consideration, any interested adult is welcome to participate.
Accreditation & CPD Points
Upon completing the course, participants must take a brief online exam consisting of approximately 15 open-book questions. Successfully passing the exam grants participants a Mental Health First Aiders Certificate, valid for three years. To renew the certificate, participants must undertake a short refresher course available through TAPTA and other MHFA course providers. Participants who choose not to undertake the exam will still receive a certificate of completion and be awarded CPD points. These points can typically be claimed as part of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements across various professional bodies. It is advisable to confirm with your respective industry body whether these points are applicable to your field.
Recognised Professions for CPD Points
Below is a list of professions that often recognise or self-allocate CPD points/hours. This list is not exhaustive:
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Teachers
- Dietitians
- Speech Pathologists
- Audiologists and Audiometrists
- Lawyers (in certain states and territories of Australia)
- Orthotists and Prosthetists
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