MSA Mental Health First Aid: Blended Module

Mental Health First Aid training

Blended Standard Workplace MHFA training allows students and staff alike to complete MHFA training without attending a full 2 day face-to-face course.

The blended module requires 5-7 Hours of online self-paced Learning, followed by 2 x 2.5 hours of virtual training sessions (over Zoom) led by a licenced MHFA Instructor.

MHFA helps mobilise and empower adults in the workplace and community by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to another adult experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis.

Course participants learn how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical evidence-based action plan.

Dates

The dates provided are the dates for your 2 x 2.5 hour Zoom training session.

You are required to complete your self-paced training before your training sessions.

You must attend both 2.5 hour Zoom sessions to be provided the option to complete your accreditation.

You must choose your training sessions carefully as we do not provide refunds and will not reschedule your session. You must attend both sessions, your self-paced training, and the MHFA short accreditation assessment successfully to become an accredited MHFAider.

• 29th & 31st October: 10am-1pm
• 17th & 19th December: 10am-1pm
• 4th & 6th February: 10am-1pm

Pricing

• Monash Students, MSA Office Bearers, MSA Volunteers & MSA Staff: $120 (Volunteers are strongly encouraged to use their volunteer points/Mastercard to pay for MHFA training)

• Non-MSA Staff (eg Monash Staff, Public): $195

If you are unsure whether MHFA is required for your volunteer role, please contact MSA-Volunteering@Monash.edu

Zoom Session

Zoom information will be emailed to you in your confirmation email.

FAQs

How long will I be an Accredited MHFAider for?

Your accreditation is valid for 3 years.

It is recommended that you complete the refresher course after this time.

Are tickets transferable or refundable?

We do not provide refunds for training or any events we run. We do not move students to other training sessions.

You can however find someone to take your place in training. You must notify msa-volunteering@monash.edu of this change at least 48 hours before the training session otherwise we will not allow the transfer to take place. We will not assist you in finding someone to take your place at training.

Why does it cost more to complete this blended course compared to the 2 Full Day Course?

The cost is higher than the standard 2 day course as MHSA Australia charges us more for facilitating this course.

How to I collect my MHFA Manual?

You will be provided with the option of having the manual sent to your desired location (within Australia) or alternatively collecting your manual at the MSA Leadership & Volunteering Office.

• Manual Via Mail: You will be provided with a voucher code to use on the MHFA Australia website to order your manual.
• Manual Via MSA: Email msa-volunteering@monash.edu to arrange a pick up day and time from the MSA Leadership & Volunteering Office

Why choose the Mental Health First Aid?

Evaluations consistently show that Mental Health First Aid training improves a participant’s knowledge of mental illnesses, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness. MHFA courses have also decreased stigma and increased help seeking behaviours.

Standard Mental Health First Aid is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.

What will I learn in a Standard Mental Health First Aid course?

The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. It provides an overview of mental illnesses, risk factors, prevalence, and impact before taking a much closer look at the following mental health problems:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems

Who delivers the training?

M SA Leadership & Volunteering has a licenced MHFA Instructor who will be hosting training sessions.

This event is proudly brought to you by the Monash Student Association Leadership & Volunteering .