A tailored MHFA course developed specifically for the workplace The course teaches managers, supervisors and individuals how to assist a person who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, using case-studies, videos and resources tailored to their learning needs. The mental health first aid skills learnt can be applied to help any adult.

1. Developed by Mental Health First Aid Australia
©MHFA Australia 2015
COURSE OVERVIEW
Blended MHFA in the Workplace
Course
www.mhfa.com.au
Copyright 2017. Mental Health First Aid Australia

2. Mental health problems in the workplace is
common and costing employers…

3. Staff are not getting the help they need…

4. Why Mental Health First Aid in the
Workplace?
Now that most workplaces have a
physical first aid officer…
It’s time the same is done for
mental health with mental
health first aid officers too…

5. Optimal learning environmentWhat do Course Participants Learn?
The course teaches managers, supervisors and other
employees how to assist a co-worker who is developing a
mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Mental health problems covered:
- Depression
- Anxiety problems
- Psychosis
- Substance use problems
Mental health crises covered:
- Suicidal thoughts and
behaviours
- Non-suicidal self-injury
- Panic attacks
- Traumatic events
- Severe psychotic states
- Severe effects from alcohol or
other drug use
- Aggressive behaviours
All course content is
evidence-based.

6. Blended Course Structure
• Designed for workplaces that require increased flexibility, this is a
Blended Course a combination of self-paced online learning
(eLearning) and half a day of follow-on face-to-face training.
• Course participants first complete the interactive eLearning
component that presents an overview of mental health problems and
mental health crises in workplace settings.
• The follow-on half day face-to-face training allows participants the
opportunity to:
o Revise and consolidate skills in a group environment,
o Address mental health problems in the workplace in more depth
o Discuss ‘what next’ in using their MHFA knowledge and skills at work.

7. Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 1. In this module
Summary of content, technical requirements and learning tasks

8. Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 2. Mentally healthy workplaces
Descriptive text with key terms - tool tip glossary

9. Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 3. Periodical knowledge check
True or false questions

10. Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 4. Observation of scenario (video)
Followed by open-ended questions

11. Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 5. Impact of mental illness
Clickable image with informational tool tip

12. Revision – Module 1eLearning Preview
Example 6. What is mental health first aid?
Audio, with transcript

13. Revision – Module 1What does the Course Cost?
$150 AUD* per participant plus shipping
of course manual
Cost includes Standard MHFA Manual and
eLearning digital access code
* Bulk purchase discounts available
Cost varies (check with Instructor)

14. Revision – Module 1eLearning Technical Requirements
• Organisations will need Internet access which supports
streaming audio and video
• Participants will need a set of headphones or speakers
• Ability to stream video via Vimeo.com
• The latest version of browsers such as Chrome, Firefox,
Microsoft Edge, Opera, or Safari. IE is not supported.
• Current versions of java and Flash should also be up to
date
• This course is not suitable for mobile phones but is
supported by most tablets.

15. Two-Step Process to Completing Blended
Workplace Course
Register for eLearning component:
mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning
Complete course.
Step 1
Step 2
Find and attend a face-to-face session:
mhfa.com.au/courses/public
OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of
employees: mhfa.com.au/instructors
Completed: Participants receive a
Certificate of Completion ONLY

16. Three-Step Process to becoming an
Accredited Mental Health First Aider
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Register for eLearning component:
mhfa.com.au/courses/elearning
Complete course.
Find and attend a face-to-face session:
mhfa.com.au/courses/public
OR Find an Instructor to deliver it for a group of
employees: mhfa.com.au/instructors
Pass a brief online Exam to obtain a
Certificate of Accreditation

17. Revision – Module 1
Be Recognised as a Mental Health First Aid Skilled
Workplace
Many workplaces have
successful implemented
Mental Health First Aid.
MHFA Australia recognises
these workplaces under the
Mental Health First Aid Skilled
Workplace Initiative.

18. MHFA Skilled Workplaces Initiative
Recognises workplaces
every 12 month period
5% Trained: Bronze Badge
10% Trained: Silver Badge
20% Trained: Gold BadgeRecognised workplaces as at April 2015.

19. Blended MHFA in the Workplace
Course
www.mhfa.com.au
Copyright 2017. Mental Health First Aid Australia