Mental Health First Aid
ONCALL Training College (OTC) is proud to offer a new course for the Community Services Sector.
Mental health problems can affect anyone in the community and inaccurate and stigmatising attitudes towards people with mental illness are common. Many people lack the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support a friend, family member or co-worker experiencing a mental health problem, including how to approach someone and start a safe conversation.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses teach people simple, practical first aid skills for helping a family member, friend, co-worker or another person who is experiencing mental health problems. MHFA courses will teach you how to listen and respond to someone with a mental health problem, even if they are experiencing a crisis. You’ll learn how to help someone access the support they might need for the successful management of symptoms as part of their recovery journey. This could include self-help books or websites, accessing support through their GP, their school or place of work, online self-referral, support groups, and more.
What’s more, you’ll be able to actively reduce stigma in your community, by responding appropriately to myths and misunderstandings about mental illness.
ONCALL Training College (OTC) are providing 2 delivery method options and are able to work with you, your organisation or community group that tailors to the individual outcome of each learner.
Delivery methods include:
Face to FaceMethod 1 |
Online Theory & Video ConferenceMethod 2 |
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Cost:
$260 |
Cost:
$220 |
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Course Details
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Method 1
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Theory: 1 day face-to-face* Session: 2 x 6-hour sessions conducted over 2 days Location: ONCALL Training College, Surrey Hills or on-site delivery throughout Victoria |
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Method 2
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Theory: Online theory 5 - 7 hours / self-paced Session: 2 x 2.5-hour session conducted over 2 days video conference workshops Location: ONCALL Training College, Surrey Hills or on-site delivery throughout Victoria |
Course Content
You will learn about mental health problems including:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems.
You will receive training for providing support in crisis situations including:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug and alcohol abuse
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours.
Additional Information
- All course material provided
- At the successful completion of the workshop, participants are given a certificate of completion
- All courses are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors with relevant sector experience.