MHFA Refresher

  Course Will Enable Learners To:

The MHFA Refresher course takes four hours to complete and will enable learners to: 

• Keep their knowledge, awareness, and skills of mental health support current  

• Update their knowledge of mental health and what influences it

• Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan

Once you have completed your MHFA Refresher course, you will be certified for three years and will be invited to become or stay a member of our Association of Mental Health First Aiders – making sure you have everything you need to feel confident when supporting others. 

  Assessment:

This is a half day course delivered either face-to-face or online.   

Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions, and workshop activities. 

We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn.

  Certification / Qualification:

We recommend that Mental Health First Aiders attend a Refresher course every three years. Just like physical first aid, updating skills and knowledge allows people to perform this vital role confidently and safely.

By keeping your mental health knowledge up to date with the MHFA Refresher, you’ll be eligible to take the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification and continue your membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders.

  Daily Programme:

This is a four hour course which would typically run 9am - 1pm.

  Venue Information:

Public courses open for individual or multiple delegate bookings take place at our Education Centre in Team Valley Trading Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne. These can be booked online

We can also undertake training at your workplace or choice of venue, for privately booked courses for up to 12 delegates. Please call 0300 777 2717 or email commercialtraining@neas.nhs.uk to discuss.