21-22 Oct 2024 | Bundaberg | 12 CPD Hours
Phone: 07 4151 3884
Email: [email protected]
Learn about adolescent development, the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems in young people, where and how to get help when a young person is developing a mental illness, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in crisis situations.
Many people feel uncomfortable and unprepared when thinking about starting a mental health conversation with someone they are concerned about. Understanding how to talk about mental health and having the confidence and knowledge to help someone in need are important skills that any person in the community can learn.
In completing this course attendees can become an Accredited Youth 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 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Course is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents, such as school staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers. The course is not appropriate for adolescents to attend.
You will learn how to assist an adolescent 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 problems in the younger person
- Explore key mental health problems found in this client group – eating disorders, psychosis and substance use problems
- Learn how to manage the mental health crisis situations associated with the key mental health problems
- Examine how to put lessons learned into practice
Developing mental health problems covered are:
- Depression and anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Please Note:
- Course participants receive a copy of the MHFA Manual to keep and a Certificate of Completion as evidence of their continuing CPD requirements.
- 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 30 participants.
Our Presenter:
Sue Walker
RN, BN, BN (ADMIN), MPHC, MACN
Specialist Nurse Educator
Sue is the director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development platform to assist Nurses in meeting their annual CPD requirements.
As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, and Training and Assessment. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor.
Sue Walker
Sue is the director and co-founder of the Nurses for Nurses Network. Sue is a key contributor to the online education platform Nursing CPD – a Continuing Professional Development platform to assist Nurses in meeting their annual CPD requirements.
As a Registered Nurse, Sue holds Degrees in both Nursing and Health Administration, a Master’s Degree in Public Health, as well as a number of certificate courses in Psychiatry of Ageing, Gerontology, Chemotherapy Administration, and Training and Assessment. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Mindfulness Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor.
Sue has extensive experience as a clinician, educator, and senior manager. She has presented at local and international conferences on many topics including, key issues in healthcare, such as the psychological impact of the work that Nurses do and how the work requirements to deliver healthcare impact the health of the clinician. Other topics presented comprise of Nursing Leadership, Emergency Management, Mental health, Aged Care, Advanced Life Support, Assertiveness, Grief and Loss, and Workplace Bullying.
Sue is passionate about making a difference in how the community and Nurses experience the healthcare system.
“Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and work in difficult environments that can take advantage of their commitment to ensuring the best possible care is delivered. To continue to meet professional and community expectations Nurses and Midwives need to acknowledge their unique contribution to health care delivery and assert their collective strength to safeguard the community and ensure their ongoing professional needs are recognised and met.
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 knowledge and skill of the individual Nurse will have the greatest influence on the happiness and health outcomes of each and every client”.
The Program:
Day one:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Day Two:
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
Rowers on the River
2 Toonburra Street, Bundaberg Central
(07) 4154 4589
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Turtle Encounter
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BUNDABERG RUM VISITOR EXPERIENCE
Museum Experience – touch and smell your way through the rich history of Bundaberg Rum.
Distillery Experience – a guided journey deep into the heart of our fully operational Bundaberg Rum Distillery.
Blend Your Own Rum – learn the art of blending with two expert Blend Your Own Rum guides.
FOODIE TRAILS
Eat and drink your way through our region one Bundaberg foodie trail at a time. From gourmet seasonal menus, freshly picked strawberries, local seafood, sweet treats and iconic drinks, your taste buds will be left tingling after venturing on one of our unique Bundaberg foodie trails. Designed to bring you the ultimate degustation experience, ready your forks for a culinary adventure unlike any other.
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 Nursing CPD. Nursing CPD is committed to providing high-quality, clinically relevant education for Nurses.
Happy attendees
I found Sue to be a fabulous instructor and she presented as a knowledgeable and considered expert in her field. The participants were engaged for the whole of the workshops and I enjoyed and learnt much.
Sue’s calm and professional style helped to keep information clear and succinct, regardless of the question/s asked of her. She demonstrated excellent knowledge of the course content and had examples to share which helped to embed the concepts. She also repeated key concepts at every chapter point so we as MHFA people are able to execute in our roles as required.
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 who is recognised as an expert in her field and is excited to be able to share her 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
$465.50
(Nursing CPD Subscriber Price)
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