Standard Refresher Mental Health First Aid Course

Refresher courses are 4 hour face-to-face courses that allow people who have previously completed a 12 hour Standard Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) Course to refresh their knowledge and skills. For people who are Accredited MHFAiders, the refresher courses offer an opportunity to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years.

The content of each refresher course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

Why attend a MHFA Refresher Course?

Evaluations consistently show that MHFA training is associated with improved knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments andappropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. It is also associated with decreased stigma and an increase in help provided.

Who can attend this course?

Any adult who has previously completed a 12 hour Standard or Older Person MHFA course can attend.

Extension of accreditation

To extend accreditation for a further 3 years, participants must complete the refresher course within 6 months prior to their accreditation expiry date and no later than 3 months after their accreditation has expired. 

What is the format?

This is a 4-hour face-to-face workshop.

What will you learn?

This course gives participants an opportunity to refresh the knowledge and skills learnt during the 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid Course. You will:

• Gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field
• Learn the 3 key actions for helping someone feeling suicidal
• Work through complex mental health first aid interactions
• Practice mental health first aid skills.