UC Medical and Counselling Centre are supporting the UC community by offering Standard Mental Health First Aid to UC staff.
Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW: 20th-21st MAY 2024 (TWO-DAY COURSE)
- This course is presented as a two-day, face-to-face course on 20th and 21st May. Participation on both days is mandatory.
- This course is available to UC staff only.
- The fee to attend this course is $150.00, charged to the staff member's department cost centre. Staff should have approval from their manager and their cost centre number ready upon registration.
- Upon registration, participants will receive an email to their staff email inviting them to complete the eLearning component. This must be completed before attending the face-to-face course. Failure to do so may result in failing the course.
- Breaks will be provided (food and drink not provided).
- At the end of the course, participants can complete an online accreditation assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider.
- Registration is essential.