Mental Health First Aiders Refresher
The MHFA Refresher course takes four hours to complete and will enable learners to:
Keep their knowledge, awareness, and skills of mental health support current
Update their knowledge of mental health and what influences it
Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Description:
Once you have completed your MHFA Refresher course, you will be certified for three years and will be invited to become or stay a member of our Association of Mental Health First Aiders – making sure you have everything you need to feel confident when supporting others.
Course Content:
Four Hours MHFA course
By refreshing and joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, you will have access to:
The MHFAider Support App®. Access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
The MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides
First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help you carry out your role as an MHFAider with confidence, skill, and care
Monthly newsletters. You will be kept up to date with all the latest news from our community
Who is this course for?
MHFA is suitable for anyone who wants to gain the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Carrying out the role of an MHFAider® responsibly involves upholding key values and qualities. These include being approachable, impartial, non-judgemental, confidential, empathetic, trustworthy, patient, and a skilled listener. By embodying these qualities, MHFAiders® can provide effective support while creating a safe and supportive environment for those in need.