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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Course Outline
This 2-day course covers topics including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use as well how to provide help and first aid in a mental health crisis such as suicidal thoughts.
The training is delivered by a qualified Youth Mental Health First Aid Master Instructor.
By completing the online assessment after the course, you will receive a Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher
The Refresher Course is only eligible for those that have completed the Mental Health First Aid Course in the past 3 years.
This 4-hour course gives participants an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and skills. The Refresher course also allows participants to extend their accreditation for a further 3 years.
Participants will:
- gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field
- learn the 3 key actions for helping someone who is feeling suicidal
- work through complex mental health first aid interactions
- practice mental health first aid skills
Course Details
Catering: Lunch is not provided in order to keep the course affordable. Please bring your own lunch or there are several delis and cafes close to the venue if you wish to buy your lunch.
Eligibility
This course is open to community health workers, school counsellors, youth workers, Aboriginal Health Workers, parents/carers and anyone who has frequent contact with young people.
Accreditation/Recognition
- Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.
Course Cost
Youth Mental Health First Aid: $210 Includes a copy of the Youth Mental Health First Aid Manual
Youth Mental Health First Aid Refresher: $125
Course Dates
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date start: 23 May 2023
Date end: 30 May 2023
Date end: 30 May 2023
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location:
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
Enrol Now Youth Mental Health Refresher
Date: 04 July 2023
Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Location:
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
Enrol Now Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date start: 19 September 2023
Date end: 26 September 2023
Date end: 26 September 2023
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location:
SHINE SA, 64C Woodville Road, Woodville
Status: Open
Enrol Now For more information, email courses@shinesa.org.au
or call 8300 5300