Australasian College of Paramedicine MHFA Blended Online Course

What’s involved in the course?

• The Blended Online MHFA Workplace Course is tailored specifically to the workplace and includes 5-7 hours of self-paced online learning, followed by two facilitated online sessions with an accredited MHFA Instructor.
• The two facilitated sessions are each 2.5 hours long and are typically scheduled on the same day. (2 x 2.5hour long sessions with at least an1 hour break in between session 1 and session 2) 
• This course provides participants with a nationally recognised accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider.

How do you sign up?

Select from the dates available above. A minimum 6 and a maximum of 12 participants are required per course. 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training course which gives your employees the skills and confidence to have supportive conversations with their co-workers and help guide them to professional help if needed. It has been shown to increase knowledge, confidence, helping behaviours, and reduce stigma. The Mental Health First Aid course is a highly interactive programme with videos, workshop exercises, group discussions and informative material content.

The MHFA course covers signs, symptoms, and evidence-based treatments for the following common conditions:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychotic
• Substance use problems

The MHFA course also provides first aid guidelines for the following crises situations:

• Suicidal thoughts, feelings, or behaviours
• Panic attacks and Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic episodes
• Intoxication and Aggression