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 7th May 2024
eLearning must be completed by - Monday 21st May 2024
Zoom links sent to participants - Friday 24th May 2024
1st Online Zoom session - Saturday 25th May
2nd Online Zoom session - Saturday 15th June
Webinar Times - Saturday 25th May & 15th June 2024:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD - 10:00am - 12:30pm
SA, NT - 9:30 am - 12:00pm
WA - 8:00am - 10:30pm
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