Blended Online Mental Health First Aid Course Sydney
Blended Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a variation of Standard MHFA course that can be done eLearning. This course teaches adults simple, practical first aid skills for helping people who is experiencing mental health problems or mental health crisis.
Blended Online Mental Health First Aid Course Sydney
Blended Online Mental Health First Aid Course Sydney
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Blended Online Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is designed and assessed by MHFA Australia – a national not-for-profit health promotion charity.
This course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. It is designed to provide MHFA knowledge on how to recognise symptoms of mental health problems in adults and how to approach and provide support for people in a crisis situation.
We offer two types of Blended Online MHFA course:
- Blended Online MHFA Community is designed for participants who want to assist a friend, family member, or other people in the community.
- Blended Online MHFA Workplace is designed for participants who want to assist a co-worker, client and other people in the workplace.
Edway Training
RTO № 91401
Edway Training
RTO № 91401
e-Learning (5-7 hrs)
2 x 2,5 hrs ZOOM sessions
Opt for Mental Health First Aider Accreditation
Online Assessment after Course Completion
Mental Health First Aid Course Information
Blended Online MHFA Community and Blended Online MHFA Workplace courses consist of 2 components:
- Component 1 – A self-paced eLearning module – to be bought and completed separately on Mental Health First Aid Australia’ website BEFORE enrolling in ZOOM sessions with us.
- Component 2 – two 2.5 hrs sessions via ZOOM – AM and PM sessions on the same day – check our calendar below to find available dates.
IMPORTANT: We DO NOT provide eLearning component!
You are required to obtain it yourself on Mental Health First Aid Australia’ website. Our course only includes the second component (two ZOOM sessions).
To book in for a course, please complete the following steps:
STEP 1: Obtain eLearning component buy registering on MHFA Australia portal:
- To buy a eLearning component for Blended Online MHFA Community, click here
- To buy a eLearning component for Blended Online MHFA Workplace, click here
STEP 2: Complete the eLearning component before booking for two ZOOM sessions with us. eLearning should take 5-7 hrs to complete.
STEP 3: Check our calendar below and book in for our ZOOM sessions. Both sessions are compulsory to attend.
- AM session: 9:30am – 12:00pm
- PM session: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
STEP 4: After completing the course, you can do Mental Health First Aider Accreditation with Mental Health First Aid Australia and be accredited.
Course details
What will you learn
Blended MHFA training course consists of the following component:
1. eLearning Component (not included in the price);
2. two ZOOM sessions.
Mental Health First Aider Accreditation
What will you learn
Blended MHFA course 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 to access the support they might need for the successful management of symptoms as part of their recovery journey.
Blended MHFA training course consists of the following component:
1. eLearning Component (not included in the price);
2. two ZOOM sessions.
Mental Health First Aider Accreditation
Participants can opt for Mental Health First Aider Accreditation through Mental Health First Aid Australia website.
Payment
Invoice $190
This payment method ONLY applies to companies and employment agencies.
A valid Purchase Order / Authority to Invoice MUST be submitted prior to the day of training.
For more information, please refer to the ‘Invoice Payment Procedure’ section of the confirmation email or read our Invoice Payment Method Terms section.
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Course requirements
eLearning completed
Participants are required to buy and complete Component 1 (eLearning voucher and manual) on
Mental Health First Aid Australia' website.
To buy the eLearning component click and register here:
- Blended Online MHFA Community
- Blended Online MHFA Workplace
ENTRY TO THE ZOOM SESSIONS WILL BE REFUSED
if participants have not completed eLearning component before the scheduled sessions.
Attendance
Participants should participate in 2 ZOOM sessions they have scheduled with us
ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED
if participants connect 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
ZOOM
To attend a training session, you'll require to have a device (laptop, desktop or tablet) that is compatible with Zoom.
To test if your device is compatible, visit zoom test page.
To check zoom's technical requirements, refer to the Zoom Technical Requirements section of the terms and conditions page.
Identification
Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport,
driver’s licence, proof of age card, student card).
eLearning completed
Participants are required to buy and complete Component 1 (eLearning voucher and manual) on
Mental Health First Aid Australia' website.
To buy the eLearning component click and register here:
- Blended Online MHFA Community
- Blended Online MHFA Workplace
ENTRY TO THE ZOOM SESSIONS WILL BE REFUSED
if participants have not completed eLearning component before the scheduled sessions.
Attendance
Participants should participate in 2 ZOOM sessions they have scheduled with us
ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED
if participants connect 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
ZOOM
To attend a training session, you'll require to have a device (laptop, desktop or tablet) that is compatible with Zoom.
To test if your device is compatible, visit zoom test page.
To check zoom's technical requirements, refer to the Zoom Technical Requirements section of the terms and conditions page.
Identification
Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport,
driver’s licence, proof of age card, student card).
eLearning completed
To buy the eLearning component click and register here:
- Blended Online MHFA Community
- Blended Online MHFA Workplace
ENTRY TO THE ZOOM SESSIONS WILL BE REFUSED
if participants have not completed eLearning component before the scheduled sessions.
Attendance
ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED
if participants connect 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.
ZOOM
To test if your device is compatible, visit zoom test page.
To check zoom’s technical requirements, refer to the Zoom Technical Requirements section of the terms and conditions page.
Identification
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
USI (Unique Student Identifier)
From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Students can use their USI to access their enrolment and achievement record from a single online source. The USI is made up of ten numbers and letters. A USI account will contain all of a student’s nationally recognised training records and results since 1 January 2015.
IF A PARTICIPANT FAILS TO PRODUCE A VALID USI NUMBER, STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CANNOT BE ISSUED.
Edway Training will verify your USI before a certificate or statement can be issued.
You can apply for your USI after completing this registration process here www.usi.gov.au
Book a Course
List View
- Step 1: Browse the list of available courses organized by date and location.
- Step 2: Click the Book Now button next to your selected course to start the registration process.
Calendar View
- Step 1: Check the calendar to find courses offered on specific dates.
- Step 2: Click on the Coloured Box of your preferred date and location to proceed with booking
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FAQ
After a completion of a MHFA course, participants opt to undertake an online assessment if they want to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider. To keep your accreditation, you need to take a refresher course every 3 years.
This course is run under the authority of a non-for-profit organisation Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia