The Standard MHFA for Health Professional Students course consists of two components.
Component 1:
Self-paced eLearning modules (6-8 hours)
This component is covered by the government-funded vouchers.
You can download a Certificate of Completion as a MHFAider, at the conclusion of this component.
Component 2: (Optional)
While the eLearning component teaches you how to apply mental health first aid across a range of common mental health problems and crisis situations, to become an Accredited MHFAider (optional) you must complete a second course component that is delivered by a Licensed MHFA Instructor. You must also successfully pass the short accreditation assessment at the end of the course. The Instructor-led component is delivered as either:
- a 5-hour face-to-face session or
- 2 x 2.5-hour video conferencing sessions, separated by a 1-hour break (minimum).
This component is not covered by the government-funded voucher; however your school may provide opportunities to complete this.
Please ask your MHFA coordinator if your university is planning to offer this component.
If available, we encourage you to undertake this component of the course, but this is not mandatory. Once completed successfully students become ‘Accredited’ MHFAiders. Accreditation is valid for three years.
For further information, refer to the section: COMPONENT 2: INSTRUCTOR-LED SESSION.