The
MHFA course teaches participants about common mental health issues.
3 key internationally researched findings about MHFA is that it increases mental health literacy, decreases stigmatising attitudes and increases early help seeking behaviours. Upon completion of the course, some organisations have introduced
Mental Health First Aid Officers, in the same way they have First Aid Officers.
Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa is an internationally recognised and accredited programme. Join over 4 million+ people globally who have already become MH First Aiders. The accreditation is against the individual and not the organisation and is valid for 3 years. On completion of the course a certificate is provided and the comfort that your MHFA skills can be used within business, personal and community.
Online overview
- Self learning component followed by instructor led video training
- Minimum 6 participants (max 12)
Process
- Complete this application form and pay the deposit needed.
- A link to complete the Initial self learning component will be sent as well as MHFA course manual
- Log in to Te Pou and undertake self-learning (~5-7hours)
- Submit completion certificate to instructor at least 1 day before the supervised online sessions
- Attend 2 x ~3hour online training sessions and ensure full participation provided
- Facilitator will mark as attendance complete and you will need to complete evaluation to receive certificate of attendance, complete final online test and receive accreditation
NOTE: if you are booking on behalf of an organisation please provide relevant details and comment as needed.
