Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals Course: Blended Face-to-Face

Tuesday 26 May | 9am-1.15pm | In-person and online

Format: Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by a 4-hour face-to-face session

Recorded: No

CPD: 4 points

CPD categories: Professional Skills

Registrations close: 5pm Wednesday 19 May, unless sold out prior.

The Standard Mental Health First Aid for Legal Professionals Course teaches participants how to provide initial support to a co-worker, client or another adult who may experience a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. The course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. In a safe and supportive environment, you will learn practical mental health first aid skills to equip you to:

• recognise common mental health conditions
• provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based action plan
• seek appropriate professional help
• respond in a crisis situation

The 12-hour course consist of a blended learning approach which includes:

• Online self-paced eLearning (5-7 hours), followed by;
• 4-hour face-to-face session.

The eLearning will be available 2-4 business days after registration has been received. All eLearning must be completed by Thursday 21 May, prior to attending the session.

On completion of the course you will receive a digital Certificate of Accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider. Accreditation is valid for three years and you must complete the eLearning, live workshop and online assessment to become accredited.

Presenter: Stephanie Cowie, Manager, Legal Practice Education, Queensland Law Society

For any queries, contact Events Management at events@qls.com.au or 07 3842 5806.