The half-day MHFA England course that keeps an existing Mental Health First Aider's skills and knowledge current and confident. Delivered by KeyOstas, in-company or as a scheduled course, online or face-to-face.
The MHFA Refresher is a half-day MHFA England course that keeps an existing Mental Health First Aider's skills and knowledge current. It refreshes the MHFA action plan and self-care, and is recommended every three years. KeyOstas delivers it in-company or as a scheduled course, online or face-to-face.
The refresher is for people who already hold a Mental Health First Aid qualification.
By the end of the course, every delegate will be able to do the following.
Refresh their understanding of mental health and recent developments.
Restate how to spot the signs that a colleague may be struggling.
Refresh the MHFA action plan and how to apply it.
Rebuild the confidence to step in and support a colleague.
Refresh the skill of starting and holding a supportive conversation.
Restate how to guide a colleague to professional help and other support.
Apply self-care and protect their own wellbeing in the role.
Understand why refreshing the training regularly matters.
A focused half day, delivered through interactive activities and discussion.
Discussion-led learning in a supportive group, with a certificate on completion.
Delivered by KeyOstas online or face-to-face, in-company or as a scheduled course.
The course is built on interactive activities and discussion rather than a formal test.
Delegates who complete the course receive an MHFA Refresher certificate accredited by MHFA England.
a focused refresher of around four hours
the recommended interval for refreshing the role
the recognised national mental health training body
KeyOstas has trained UK workforces in health & safety since
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Four decades of practical, in-company health & safety training.
Run the refresher for a group of your First Aiders, or attend a scheduled course.
Take the refresher as live online sessions or face-to-face, whichever suits your team.
A recognised, nationally accredited course, delivered by an experienced tutor.
Four decades of training UK workforces in health, safety and wellbeing.
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View the course →Tell us how many First Aiders you would like to refresh and whether you would prefer the course online or face-to-face, and we will put together a quote.