Like physical first aiders, mental health first aiders need to periodically refresh their skills. Mental Health First Aid England recommends that both Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions undertake refresher training every 3 years. This helps ensure their skills and knowledge are updated so they can provide their crucial role confidently and safely.
Refreshing the skills of both Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions also illustrates your organisation’s commitment to treating mental health and physical health equally.
This course is for those who have completed Mental Health First Aid training, either the 2-day Mental Health First Aiders course or the 1-day MHFA Champions course.
This 4-hour virtual training will refresh the skills of Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions by:
Upon completion of the course, delegates will have refreshed their knowledge of:
Learning on the online Mental Health First Aid refresher training course will take place through a mixture of presentations, videos, group discussions and activities including case studies. The ‘virtual classroom’ is interactive and allows opportunities for group and private chat; breakout room activities; interactive whiteboard and sharing content. The Trainer will create a safe and inclusive learning environment for the delegates and will provide guidance, support and clear signposting.
Delegates will receive a workbook electronically in advance of the course and a hard copy of the refresher MHFA manual for future reference. E-certificates will be awarded upon completion of the course.
“Superb 1-day Champion course which has increased my awareness and confidence in my role as Champion. First rate delivery ...”
Enlightened employers are now highlighting first aiders for both physical and mental health in the same way. This course is designed to teach participants how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health together with a set of skills which enables them to support someone experiencing mental health issues.
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"The quality of the training has been fantastic and our employees are really engaging with the trainer and getting something out of it. Also In Equilibrium makes the whole process very easy to arrange."
"We wanted to provide a course that taught useful and practical coping strategies that our members could put into place straight away. In Equilibrium’s experience showed us that they could provide this, and they tailored the course perfectly."
"In-Equilibrium recently presented Mental Health Awareness to Managers in all of our area offices. The training was really well received and all of the trainers were praised for their in-depth knowledge and understanding."
"The training was very well received by staff who now all intend to implement the session’s practical tips and techniques into their existing roles. A large proportion of the staff rated the facilitator and their delivery as excellent and their only recommendation was for a further and longer session!"
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