Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training (Standard)

Course Component 1:

The eLearning course component presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crisis’. Content covered includes:

• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe psychotic states
• Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
• Aggressive behaviour

Once an enrolment has been approved, Fire and Safety Australia (FSA) will send the participant a link via email which provides access to the learning resources including the manual. Participants will be able to begin the eLearning as soon as the link is received.

Course Component 2:

• Instructor-led training session either live or via virtual classroom (Microsoft Teams, Zoom etc) follows completion of the eLearning course Component 1 – You should attend this no later than 3 months after completion of the eLearning (Course Component 1).
• Course Component 2 provides course participants with an opportunity to revise content covered in the self-paced eLearning program and to consolidate the application of this content with the development of practical skills in a group environment. It provides participants with the opportunity to:
  • Revise the eLearning content and the MHFA Action Plan
  • Clarify any points of uncertainty remaining after completion of the eLearning modules
  • Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant scenarios
  • Discuss and reflect ‘a where to from now?’ in using mental health first aid skills
  • Develop a self-care plan to maintain good mental health.

This is non-accredited training. On successful completion of the training you will receive a Certificate of Attendance

Pre-requisites:

N/A

FSA Entry Requirements:

• Evidence of having completed the Standard Mental Health First Aid programme within the last 3 years
• Course participants are required to be Australian residents and over the age of 18

Physical Requirements:

This course requires a low to moderate level of physical ability, focusing primarily on communication, observation, and interaction skills rather than physical tasks. The training is delivered in a classroom, blended format and online and involves simulated discussions, case studies, and role-plays relating to mental health crisis situations.

To successfully complete this course, participants should be able to:

• Participate actively in group discussions, scenarios, and role-plays involving simulated mental health situation
• Listen attentively and respond empathetically to others in emotionally sensitive contexts
• Communicate clearly and calmly, both verbally and non-verbally, during simulated crisis conversations
• Read, interpret, and complete written materials, including case studies, learner resources, and short written activities
• Sit or stand for extended periods during classroom sessions or presentations
• Engage respectfully and confidentially with other participants during discussions involving sensitive or distressing topics

Key overall physical demands:

• Low physical demand, with most activities conducted seated in a classroom environment
• Sustained concentration and engagement during interactive learning and group work
• Emotional resilience and composure when discussing mental health conditions, crisis situations, or personal experiences
• Clear verbal communication to demonstrate understanding of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan and apply it in simulated settings