Mental Health First Aid Refresher

$199.00 (incl. GST)

This course is for anyone who has completed a Mental Health First Aid course within the last two years and wants to refresh and enhance their skills. We are proud to offer this course to the public in major centres across the country.

Someone you know might need mental health support today. Stay certified to make a difference when it matters most.

During the course, you will:

Have practical experience applying the Listen to your HEAD™ action plan to real-life scenarios
Stay up to date with the latest mental health first aid skills and knowledge
Identify and improve on areas where you have faced challenges in using mental health first aid
Refresh your skills and build confidence to effectively support colleagues, community, and whānau
Learn how to create a positive culture that promotes mental health and well-being in the workplace
Upon completion receive a new mental health first aid certificate valid for two years

Please read the full course information and prerequisites before booking.

First aid courses are non-refundable. Please refer to our training terms & conditions.

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This course follows the Listen to your HEAD™ action plan from the St John Mental Health First Aid core course.
Attendance at a previous St John Mental Health First Aid course is preferable, however, any prior Mental Health course from another provider is also acceptable
Please read the full course information and pre-requisites before booking
First aid courses are non-refundable. Please refer to our training terms & conditions

Please contact us if you would like to arrange a private Mental Health First Aid Refresher course for your organisation.

Course Content

By the end of this 6.5-hour course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between mental health and distress
Demonstrate the Listen to your HEAD Action Plan in both non-crisis and crisis situations
Develop strategies for barriers to difficult conversations and scenarios
Implement mental health first aid principles when a person may be experiencing a mental health crisis
Identify up-to-date agencies and resources that can provide assistance
Recognise the importance of ongoing learning and self-care to maintain mental health first aid skills.

Prerequisites & requirements

16 years or older
This refresher is for anyone who has completed any Mental Health First Aid course within the last two years
This course does not include NZQA unit standards
We recommend completing our Mental Health First Aid Refresher every two years to keep skills and knowledge current.