Mental Health First Aid Course: Blended Face-to-Face

Wednesday 6 November | 9am-1.15pm | Law Society House

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

Recorded: No

CPD: 12 points

CPD Categories: Professional Skill (PS)

Registrations close: 5pm, Thursday 31 October 2024, unless sold out prior.

In this Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course you will build the skills and knowledge to recognise and assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate 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 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 e-Learning must be completed by Monday 4 November prior to attending the In-person 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, Legal workplace and Culture consultant, Queensland Law Society

Click here to view the full program and presenter profile.

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