Join VUSU for accredited, online, Mental Health First Aid Training!

The course involves approx. 7 hours of elearning and 2x 3hr session with a professional. This training usually cost upwards of $150, but with VUSU you only pay $20 - or free if you are a VUSU VIP!

eLearning is self paced and can be completed online, and must be completed before the sessions.

The class times are:

Thursday 7th & Friday 8th September 9am-noon

Both sessions & elearning must be completed to gain the training qualification.

About the course:

The Online MHFA teaches participants how to assist someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Online MHFA Tertiary Course includes two course components.

Course Component 1 – Self-paced interactive eLearning (5-7 hours)

The eLearning course component must be completed first and presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises.

Course Component 2 – Instructor-led online session (2 x 3 hour sessions)

Component 2 provides course participants with an opportunity to revise content covered in the self-paced eLearning program and to consolidate the application of this content with the development of practical skills in a group environment online or within a classroom.

Please note: if you cannot attend the session, you must request a refund no less than 5 days in advance. Any questions email welfare@vustudentunion.com

This course additionally contains sensitive material related to mental health including but not limited to suicide, depression and anxiety. If this creates barriers to you completing the course please don't hesitate to contact us.