Mental Health First Aid Refresher : Canberra Institute of Technology

Overview

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Refresher course is designed for people who are already accredited Mental Health First Aiders and want to keep their knowledge, skills and confidence up to date.

This course revisits key mental health concepts and the Mental Health First Aid action plan, while incorporating current information about mental health, crisis response and support pathways. You’ll have the opportunity to refresh your understanding of common mental health problems and strengthen your ability to respond effectively when someone needs support.

Completing a refresher course is an essential part of maintaining your Mental Health First Aid accreditation and continuing to provide safe, evidence-based support to others.

This is a non-accredited short course.

Cost

$180

Course no.

XA-HS11

Duration

1 day (4 hours)

Delivery mode

Face-to-face

Location

CIT Bruce

Dates

Multiple start dates throughout the year

Eligibility and entry requirements

To enrol in this course, you must be aged 18 years or older, and be one of the following:

an Australian citizen or permanent resident
a New Zealand citizen
the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy.

What you will learn

Refreshed knowledge of common mental health problems in adults
Updates on mental health risk factors, supports and treatments
Review and application of the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Skills to assess and respond to mental health crisis situations
Strategies to overcome barriers to help seeking
Approaches to providing initial support until professional help is available
Reinforced confidence in your role as a Mental Health First Aider.

Who this course is for

Current accredited Mental Health First Aiders wanting to refresh their knowledge and skills
People whose MHFA accreditation is due for renewal within the three-year period
Individuals supporting others in workplaces, community or volunteer environments
Those wanting to stay informed about current mental health knowledge and supports
Anyone seeking renewed confidence in applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan.

Enrol in an upcoming session

Can’t find a date, time or location that suits? On-demand sessions can be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Contact us to find out more.

How to enrol

Review the course information
- Check the course delivery mode, entry requirements, and any prerequisites (if applicable).
Choose your session
- Select your preferred course date and time from the available options.
Review the terms and conditions
- Make sure you read and understand the enrolment terms before registering.
Complete the registration form
- Fill out the Eventbrite form on the course page.
- Hint: If you’re registering multiple participants from the same organisation, you'll need to enter details for each person.
Submit and confirm your enrolment
- After submitting the completed form, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
- If your course requires proof of identity or other documents, further instructions will be provided to help you finalise your enrolment.

Why study a CIT short course?

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Practical skills you can use

Get hands-on from day one and learn by doing. Our short courses are built for people who want real results, not just theory.

Taught by industry experts

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Overview