Online Training - Mental Health First Aid (Tuesday Evenings)

This is a blended online Mental Health First Aid training course that includes a self paced eLearning component and an instructor-led component via video conferencing.

The course teaches participants about the signs and symptoms of mental health literacy and provides practical skills needed to support someone experiencing a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. It informs participants the types of help and supports available and how to help someone access the support they need using a practical, evidence based action plan.

Training format:

Self paced eLearning modules - 5 to 7 hours to complete
Participants must allow for adequate time to complete the 5-7 hours eLearning component prior and notify the trainer prior by the due date prior to the 1st scheduled interactive Zoom session.

Instructor led video conferencing sessions - 2 x 2.5 hours

Total CPD hours 12 scientific

Course Timeline:

Registration closes - Sunday 5th May 2024

eLearning materials distributed - Monday 6th May 2024

eLearning must be completed by - Monday 21st May 2024

Zoom links sent to participants - Monday 27th May 2024

1st Online Zoom session - Tuesday 28th May 2024

2nd Online Zoom session - Tuesday 4th June 2024

Webinar Times - 28th May & 4th June 2024:

NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
SA, NT - 8:00 pm - 9:30pm
WA - 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Supported by the Victorian Government

 

 

Presented by: Dr Roisin McGrath

DipDh, DipDT, GC-INTLHL GCUT MPH PhD, MHFA Licensed Instructor

Roisin has worked in the oral health field for over 30 years. She currently works part-time at the University of Melbourne as a Lecturer in Oral Health and is also employed by Dental Health Services Victoria as the Manager of the Dental Teaching Clinic at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. She has qualifications in dental assisting, dental hygiene and dental therapy. She also has a Graduate Certificate in International Health, a Master of Public Health (Sexual Health) and a PhD in oral health promotion.

Never one to stop learning, Roisin has recently enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching. She is also an accredited Mental Health First Aid instructor and delivers MHFA training to dental practitioners. Roisin is a passionate advocate for the oral health professions and has been actively involved in the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia for many years.

Registration cost:

Registration is only open to DHAA Members at a cost of $150
When
28/05/2024 - 4/06/2024
Where
Online Webinar AUSTRALIA
Registration not available.

Not a DHAA Member?

You can still attend our events by creating a purchase account at the link above. This will be a non-member account where you can register for CPD events and track your event registrations. It does not allow you access to member benefits or the members portal, these are only accessible by joining as a DHAA member. 


Webinar access:  

Our webinars are run through the Zoom.us online platform. Please ensure when logging on to the Zoom platform for the first time that you enter your full name and email address as this information is used to register your attendance and award your CPD certificate. 

If you have never participated in a Zoom webinar before to view their how to video showing you how to download and join a webinar for the first time, you can also join a test meeting on the Zoom website to ensure your internet connection is suitable. 

How to Video               Test Meeting