Event: Mental Health First Aid Refresher
Dates: Thursday 27 October
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Venue: Classroom-based
The Office for Human Resources Management & Development will be offering a Mental Health First Aid Refresher course for UM members of staff.
The follows the model that has been successful with conventional First Aid. The Standard MHFA course teaches members of the public how to assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Target Audience: Members of staff who have successfully completed the Mental Health First Aid Course and their certification is due to expire. The MHFA Certificate is valid for three years.
Duration of course: 4 hours
Delivery method: Classroom-based
Dates: Thursday 27 October
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
NB: Please note that this course will be limited to a small number of participants. Therefore we kindly advise you to register at your earliest and to ensure that you are able to attend for this session.
Course Content:
This course will help participants to:
- gain an understanding of the latest research in the mental health field
- learn the three key actions to support distressed and suicidal people
- work through complex Mental Health First Aid interactions
- practice Mental Health First Aid skills.
