Description
The MHFA Refresher course is only for people who have completed Mental Health First Aid. Just like physical first aid, it is recommended that Mental Health First Aiders attend a Refresher course every three years.
Once you have completed your MHFA Refresher course, you will be certified for three years and will be invited to become or stay a member of our Association of Mental Health First Aiders – making sure you have everything you need to feel confident when supporting others. The course is from 9am – 1pm.
Learning Modules
The four-hour MHFA Refresher course gives you the chance to:
- Renew your skills
- Update your knowledge of mental health support
- Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Course Takeaways
Once you have completed your MHFA Refresher course, you will be certified for three years and will be invited to become or stay a member of our Association of Mental Health First Aiders – making sure you have everything you need to feel confident when supporting others.
By refreshing and joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, you will have access to:
- The MHFAider Support App®. Access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
- The MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and MHFAider® guides
- First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
- Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help you carry out your role as an MHFAider with confidence, skill, and care
- Monthly newsletters. You will be kept up to date with all the latest news from our community
