Mental Health First Aid Training to be held at RDHS in 2017
Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) has available training in the Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis (eg. the person is suicidal or has had a traumatic experience). Like physical first aid, mental health first aid is given until the person receives professional help or until the crisis resolves.
Mental health first aid strategies are taught in evidence-based training courses authored by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and delivered by accredited MHFA Instructors across the country. Robinvale District Health Services offers the Standard MHFA course as authored by MHFA Australia, delivered by Instructors who are currently accredited by MHFA Australia.
12-hour Standard MHFA course
The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Full day sessions (one week apart)
Tuesday 28th February & 7th March 2017: 9.00am to 4.30pm
3 hour sessions (over 4 weeks)
Wednesday 8th, 15th & 22nd February, 1st March 2017: 1.00 to 4.00pm
Venue:
RDHS Conference rooms
Cost:
$50.00 which includes manual and lunch
Contact Sue Watson, Community Wellbeing Officer
Robinvale District Health Services, 5051 8168 or 0491 216 790 for enquiries or bookings.
Should finances be a restriction, please contact Sue to discuss alternative arrangements.
Further courses will be held over the year and we would appreciate your input on preferred times and/or locations.
