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COURSE OVERVIEW
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Mental health problems in the workplace is common and costing employers…
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Staff are not getting the help they need…
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Why Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace?
Now that most workplaces have a physical first aid officer…
It’s time the same is done for mental health with mental health first aid officers too…
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Optimal learning environmentWhat do Course Participants Learn?
The course teaches managers, supervisors and other employees how to assist a co-worker who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Mental health problems covered:
- Depression- Anxiety problems- Psychosis- Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours- Non-suicidal self-injury- Panic attacks- Traumatic events- Severe psychotic states- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use- Aggressive behaviours
All course content is evidence-based.
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Blended Course Structure
• Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility, this is a Blended Course a combination of self-paced online learning (eLearning) and 3.5-hours of follow-on face-to-face training.
• Course participants first complete the interactive eLearning component that presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises in workplace settings.
• The follow-on 3.5 hour face-to-face training allows participants the opportunity to:
o Revise and consolidate skills in a group environment,
o Address mental health problems in the workplace in more depth
o Discuss ‘what next’ in using their MHFA knowledge and skills at work.
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 1. In this moduleSummary of content, technical requirements and learning tasks
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 2. Mentally healthy workplacesDescriptive text with key terms - tool tip glossary
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 3. Periodical knowledge checkTrue or false questions
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 4. Observation of scenario (video)Followed by open-ended questions
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 5. Impact of mental illnessClickable image with informational tool tip
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 6. What is mental health first aid?Audio, with transcript
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Revision – Module 1What does the Course Cost?
$150 AUD* per participant plus shipping of course manual
Cost includes Standard MHFA Manual and eLearning digital access code
* Bulk purchase discounts available
Cost varies (check with Instructor)
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Revision – Module 1eLearning Technical Requirements
• Organisations will need Internet access which supports streaming audio and video
• Participants will need a set of headphones or speakers
• Ability to stream video via Vimeo.com• The latest version of browsers such as
Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari
• Current versions of java and Flash should also be up to date
• This course is not suitable for mobile phones but is supported by most tablets.
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Two-Step Process to Completing Blended Workplace Course
Register for eLearning component: mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning
Complete course. Step 1
Step 2
Find and attend a face-to-face session: mhfa.com.au/courses/public
OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa.com.au/instructors
Completed: Participants receive a Certificate of Completion ONLY
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Three-Step Process to becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Register for eLearning component: mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning
Complete course.
Find and attend a face-to-face session: mhfa.com.au/courses/public
OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of employees: mhfa.com.au/instructors
Pass a brief online Exam to obtain a Certificate of Accreditation
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Revision – Module 1Be Recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace
Many workplaces have successful implemented Mental Health First Aid.
MHFA Australia recognises these workplaces under the Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace Initiative.
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MHFA Skilled Workplaces Initiative
Recognises workplaces
every 12 month period
5% Trained: Bronze Badge10% Trained: Silver Badge
20% Trained: Gold BadgeRecognised workplaces as at April 2015.
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Blended MHFA for the White-Collar Workplace Course