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Youth Refresher Mental Health First Aid
Youth Refresher Mental Health First Aid
Youth Refresher Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course is available for those who have completed the original 14 hour course, within the last 3 years. This course allows individuals to refresh and update their knowledge and skills to further extend their accreditation by 3 years.
Within this 4-hr Youth Refresher MHFA workshop you will:
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Learn the newest research and findings within the mental health field
Revise the 3 key action areas to assist someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Work through complex mental health first aid interactions to refresh and gain additional knowledge and skills
Face-to-face: 4-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course
Online: 5-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course
Youth Refresher MHFA
Study Format Options?
Are you eligible to enrol?
To enrol and attend the youth refresher mental health first aid cause you must meet the following criteria:
Have completed the youth mental health first aid within the last 3 years
Able to provide your certification of completion and accreditation
What are the benefits of Youth Refresher
Mental Health First Aid?
Mental health literacy
Increase confidence to have mental health conversations
Strengthened relationships between adults, teachers, parents and youth
Prevention of further illness while creating healthy environments for students
Decrease stigma
Identifying and first response skills in youth mental health crisis
This course is recognised by Suicide Prevention Australia as a safe, high-quality, and effective suicide prevention program.
What is Community Chest initiative? Together we can make a difference! It starts from heart felt actions. There are two sponsorship placements in each program. This is for those that are unable to pay the full amount but feel deeply drawn to attend. With a cost of $50 to cover catering and manual only. I believe in the ripples we can all have within our communities. If wish to be considered for a Community Chest sponsorship placement, email phillippa@thesharingshed.com.au
Where will the MHFA courses be held? We have two convenient locations in: Perth CBD Central Fremantle Please refer to the Booking Calendar for individual dates at each location. For rural, remote and corporate bookings, get in touch to express your interest.
I want to book a group, what do I do? Please use contact us form (https://www.thesharingshed.com.au/contact-8) to send us your enquiry. Please let us know the size of your group and industry / company name.
How credible is the MHFA program? We have done all the research work for you. By getting your accreditation through The Sharing Shed, you join an amazing MHFA family. With over 7 million people trained in 30 countries world wide.
Is this recognised accreditation training? Yes, it is! In fact, MHFA Australia has a teaching standard that is greater than is required by the Vocational Education and Training scheme. Shortly after the completion of the course, you will receive a short quiz to demonstrate learned knowledge. This consists of multiple choice and true or false questions. Once passed, you will receive your accreditation certificate. Your accreditation from MHFA Australia is valid for 3 years, and you will be qualified for a Refresher training after that time.
Is there Online Training available? Yes, absolutely! Standard Mental Health First Aid course is offered in face —2-face as well as in blended (online) formats. You can choose one of the two options: Blended Face-to-Face: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session Blended Online: Self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by 2 x 2.5-hour videoconferencing sessions Furthermore, to make it more suitable for your needs, some eLearning materials are tailored to either workplaces or community settings. When you make a booking for Blended course, you can select Community or Wokplace option
What is your refund policy? Bookings are non-refundable. However, in the event you are unable to attend a course you will be issued a credit to attend another course date within 90 days from the date of the initial course date (subject to availability). Please e-mail phillippa@thesharingshed.com.au if you are unable to attend. If the course is cancelled by The Sharing Shed, you will receive a refund of the amount paid.
I have completed MHFA training in the past, what are my options? If you have completed your MHFA with another training provider and wish you join our programs, you are welcome to attend! We offer Refresher courses for all Mental Health First Aiders who has completed their accreditation in the past 3 years.
What happens after the training? You will be offered an opportunity to become accredited Mental Health First Aider! As well as supported in your role with post-training support and recourses, that will help you continue to make the difference in your workplace and community. This is what truly sets The Sharing Shed apart! When you do training with us, you get our full support. Together, we can make a difference!
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