This course is available as an online four hour training session.
Empower Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training.
The four hour Refresher course will support your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions by:
Renewing their skills
Updating their knowledge of mental health supports
Giving them the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Enabling your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions to refresh their skills, the same way your physical first aiders do, is a great way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to treating mental health and physical health equally. Investing in the course will give you the confidence that your Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions are performing their role safely and effectively.
Format
This is a half day course delivered via online video conferencing
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
How often should MHFA England skills be refreshed?
We recommend that Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions attend a Refresher course every two to three years.
Just like physical first aid, updating skills and knowledge allows people to perform this vital role confidently and safely.