Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves.
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In completing this course attendees can become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. Complete an online assessment after the course to become accredited.
Synopsis
Approximately 20% of Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Completing a MHFA Course will help you to develop the skills to support a client, friend, family member, or co-worker.
Having mental health first aid skills means that you can assist someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and make a real difference to your community and in your workplace.
Who is this conference for?
The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course is for any interested adult.
You will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan.
This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an understanding of mental health in Australia
- Investigate the common mental health conditions in the community
- Explore the crisis situations that can stem from common mental health conditions
- Learn how to identify and assist an individual who is experiencing a deterioration in their mental health
Developing mental health problems covered are:
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crisis situations covered are:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury (deliberate self-harm)
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
- Severe psychotic states
- Aggressive behaviours
Please Note:
- Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.
- Any interested Nurse or other health professionals can attend.
- This course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give mental health first aid support to others.
- Numbers to this course are limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
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Our Presenter:
Sue Walker
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC (PALCARE), MACN
Specialist Nurse Educator
Sue Walker is a Director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network and the Nursing CPD Institute. As a Registered Nurse Sue holds Degrees in Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Primary Health Care majoring in Palliative Care, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, Training and Assessment, and is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Sue has extensive experience both as a clinician, educator, and senior manager in the acute, aged care, community, and palliative care settings. Sue is passionate about making a difference to the way in which people experience the health care system.
Sue Walker
Sue Walker is a director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network and the Nursing CPD Institute. As a Nurse Education Consultant, Sue is a member of the Education Governance Committee of the Institute as well as a key contributor to the online education platform Continuing Professional Development library.
As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Primary Health Care majoring in Palliative Care, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, Training and Assessment, and is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Sue has extensive experience both as a clinician, educator, and senior manager in the acute, aged care, community, and palliative care settings. Sue is passionate about making a difference to the way in which people experience the health care system.
“Healthcare should be delivered by competent, knowledgeable individuals to ensure the best possible experience for the recipient of that care. Nursing is a fabulous profession – the backbone of the healthcare system. It is the knowledge and skill of the individual Nurse that will have the greatest influence on the happiness and health outcomes of each and every client.”
Conference Program:
Day One: 05 December 2022
Session 1: Mental Illness: Risk factors, prevalence and Impact, and The MHFA Action Plan
Session 2: The Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Session 3: The MHFA Action Plan for Depression
Session 4: The Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Problems
Day Two: 06 december 2022
Session 1: The MHFA Action Plan for Anxiety Problems and the Signs and Symptoms of Psychosis
Session 2: The MHFA Action Plan for Psychosis
Session 3: Substance use Problems: Signs and Symptoms
Session 4: The MHFA Action Plan for Substance use Problems
The Venue:
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This Course is Endorsed by
CONFERENCE GOVERNANCE
The Governance oversight for the content of this Conference program and the issuing of the associated CPD Certificate is provided by the Nursing CPD Institute (NCI). NCI is committed to providing high quality, clinically relevant education for Nurses.
Our affiliation with ACN provides you with the opportunity to grow your career and tap into your individual potential.
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Happy attendees
Sue presented the course well, showing she had a deal of knowledge in this area. She included personal antidotes in her presentation. She was easy to listen to and I gained a great deal from the presentation.
Sue was a great instructor and had us all involved in the course.
Sue was very approachable spoke clearly and was more then willing to answer any questions we had for her, she presented herself in a very professional manner and I would highly recommend this course to anybody.
What’s Included
- Course participants receive a copy of a MHFA Manual to keep
- An education program based on current best practice information
- A Presenter that is recognised as an expert in their field and is excited to be able to share their skill, knowledge, and passion with program Attendees
- A satchel that includes a notepad, pen, and additional information to support a fantastic education experience
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- A Certificate of Completion issued by Mental Health First Aid Australia for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio
- Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years
Registration Cost
$490.00 inc GST
$465.45 inc GST
(NCI Member Price)
Please Note: $5 from every registration will be donated to the Global Nurses and Midwives Rotary Club.
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