Online Training - Mental Health First Aid (Saturdays)

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 - Monday 2nd October 2023

eLearning materials distributed - Monday 9th October 2023

eLearning must be completed by - Monday 23rd October 2023

Zoom links sent to participants - Wednesday 1st November 2023

1st Online Zoom session - Saturday 4th November

2nd Online Zoom session - Saturday 18th November

Webinar Times - Saturday 4th & 18th November 2023:

NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
SA - 1:30 pm - 4:00pm
QLD - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
NT - 12:30 pm - 3:00pm
WA - 11:00pm - 1:30pm

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
9/10/2023 - 18/11/2023
Registration
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 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.

  • DHAA Event Regulations

    • DHAA Members - To obtain the discounted DHAA Ltd Membership price you are required to be a financial member of the DHAA Ltd at the time of the event.

      Student Members - Student Members must be an eligible and current student member of the DHAA Ltd at the time of the event Student Membership expires June 30th following your graduation. Student Membership to the DHAA Ltd is Free.

      ADOHTA Members - All ADOHTA members are required to show proof of membership to ADOHTA. You are required to be a current member at the time of the event to either DHAA Ltd or ADOHTA inc. To access the discounted price please create an account and email proof of current membership to [email protected]. We will update your account to display the correct registration price for the duration of the membership period displayed in your proof of membership.

      Dietary Requirements - We will attempt to accommodate all dietary requirements. Please ensure you specify any dietary restrictions when registering and at least seven (7) days prior to the event so we can notify the event catering team. 

      Photography Policy - The DHAA reserve the right to take photographs and videos for publicity, illustration, advertising, web content and reports on events and symposia. These images will not be shared directly with any other business without prior consent. If you would prefer your image NOT be used, then please notify us in advance, in writing, of the event that you are attending to [email protected]

      Event Cancellation Policy

      If you are cancelling your registration to attend an event please contact us at [email protected]

      If notification is received:

      More than 5 working days before the event:

      - A partial refund less a cancellation fee of 10% of the registration fee will be given.

      Less than 5 working days before the event:

      - Event registration fees will not be refunded 5 working days from the event as catering will have been finalised and therefore incurred non-refundable costs to the DHAA.

      Alternatively, the event registration may be transferred to another person of the same DHAA membership status up to 24 hours prior to the event - please contact [email protected] to arrange a transfer.

      Non Attendance
      If a registered attendee fails to attend an event for which they have registered, the event registration fees will not be refunded.

      COVID-safe and booking with confidence
      We know that the world has changed and there is always going to be uncertainty around events in the age of a pandemic, so here is our approach to making this work:

      - The event will be fully COVID-safe and compliant above and beyond any basic government health requirements to do what we reasonably can to protect your health and safety and that of all attendees. That will include appropriate social distancing and other measures.
      - COVID event cancellation: if the event is cancelled or has to be moved due to COVID issues, we will offer you a full refund. - If you’re unwell please contact us at [email protected] for assistance.

    • Face to Face Events

      • Reminder:

        While we do our best to ensure everyone's comfort, venue temperatures may vary. We suggest you bring layers to allow you to adjust your own comfort levels as needed throughout the day.

        ADOHTA/ NZDHA Members:

        To access the discounted price please create an account and email proof of current membership to [email protected]. We will update your account to display the correct registration price for the duration of the membership period displayed in your proof of membership.

    • Webinars and Online Events

      • 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