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We regret to inform you that the tickets for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training course have sold out. We understand the importance of this training program, and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. However, you still have a few options to explore: 1. Join the Waitlist: If a spot becomes available for this course, we will notify those on the waitlist immediately via email with instructions on how to secure their registration. To join the waitlist, please click the "Join Waitlist" button on the event page. 2. Explore Other Courses: We encourage you to consider registering for one of the other available courses. Please visit our Eventbrite page or the TasTAFE website to view and register for upcoming courses. 3. Contact Us: If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our team by emailing Health.Admin@tastafe.tas.edu.au. Our staff will be happy to help you explore alternative courses or provide additional information. We appreciate your understanding and interest in the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training program offered by TasTAFE and DECYP. Thank you for your commitment to supporting the mental well-being of adolescents in your community.
Course 3: DECYP Youth Mental Health First Aid
Learn to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, or worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis
Date and time
Location
Online
Agenda
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day 1 - Session 1
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Day 1 - Session 2
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day 2 - Session 3
About this event
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: Empowering Adults to Support Adolescents
Course Description:
Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant change and development. During this time, mental health problems can first emerge and have a profound impact on a young person's life. These challenges may contribute to declining academic performance, strained relationships, substance use or abuse, and long-lasting effects into adulthood. To address these concerns, TasTAFE and the Tasmanian Government Department of Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) have joined forces to offer the Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training.
This comprehensive training program is designed for adults who work, live or care for adolescents, such as teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders, and youth workers. The primary goals of the Youth MHFA training are to enhance mental health literacy, facilitate early intervention, and empower participants to provide support to adolescents facing mental health challenges.
The Youth MHFA training follows a blended learning approach and consists of two components:
- A self-paced eLearning component provided by Mental Health First Aid Australia. Participants will receive an email with a voucher code and registration instructions to access this material.
- An Instructor-led component conducted online, featuring three sessions of 2.5 hours each, including setup time. The sessions will be held over two days during Term 2 of the 2023 school year in Tasmania.
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate of course completion. Those who successfully pass the online assessment will also earn a three-year accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider.
Please note that participants must attend all three Instructor-led sessions and complete the eLearning component to be eligible for accreditation. No new participants will be admitted after 15 minutes into the presentation.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge to support the mental well-being of the adolescents in your life. Register today for the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training program, brought to you by TasTAFE, DECYP and Mental Health First Aid Australia.