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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Mental Health First Aid Training - 4th Addition

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MHFA

MHFA & New England North West First Aid Training  acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, and pays our respect to Elders past, present and future.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Course (AMHFA) curriculum is evidence-based, as informed by the AMHFA Guidelines.

Research has found this course to be effective. Specifically, a study found that the program is culturally appropriate, that it empowers Aboriginal people and that it provides information that is highly relevant in assisting Aboriginal people with a mental illness. More info.

This course teaches members of the public (18 years and over) how to assist an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adult who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

What the course covers

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing
• Mental health problems in communities
• Mental health first aid strategies for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Developing mental health problems covered are: Depression Anxiety problems Psychosis Substance use problems Eating disorders

Mental health crisis situations covered are: Suicidal thoughts and behaviours Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm) Panic attacks Traumatic events Severe effects of drug or alcohol use Severe psychotic states Aggressive behaviours

All MHFA Courses teach how to give the mental health first aid using the MHFA Action Plan ALGEE. More information about ALGEE.

Format

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Course is designed as a 14 hour course, typically conducted in 6 modules over 2 days; however the delivery format is flexible.

Who can attend a course?

Any interested adult can attend. Please note this course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.

Cost

$140 per person or $109.00 Per person for groups of 10

Become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider

Participants who complete this training are eligible to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years. Learn more here.

More Information

Download AMHFA 14 Hour Course Info Sheet (177.52 KB)

for more details.

Mental Health First Aid Course - 4th Edition.

The 12-hour Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adults who are developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course curriculum is evidence-based, as informed by the MHFA Guidelines.

This course has been widely evaluated in research trials conducted by MHFA Australia and independent organisations. These evaluations consistently show that participants who complete the course have improved knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, knowledge of appropriate first aid strategies, and confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental illness, benefits which are maintained over time. Some studies have also shown improved mental health in those who attend the training, decreases in stigmatising attitudes and increases in the amount and type of support provided to others.

Claim CPD Points

Most professionals can claim attendance at a MHFA course for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with their industry body.

The Standard Mental Health First Aid Course has been endorsed for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for a number of professions.

What the Course Covers

Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of the common and disabling mental health problems, how to provide initial help, where and how to get professional help, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective, and how to provide first aid in a crisis situation.

Developing mental health problems covered are:

• Depression
• Anxiety problems
• Psychosis
• Substance use problems

Mental health crisis situations covered are:

• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Non-suicidal self-injury (sometimes called deliberate self-harm)
• Panic attacks
• Traumatic events
• Severe effects of drug or alcohol use
• Severe psychotic states
• Aggressive behaviours

All MHFA Courses teach how to give the mental health first aid using the MHFA Action Plan ALGEE. More information about ALGEE.

Course Format

This is a 12-hour course, which can be delivered as either:

• A 2-day training package (6 hours per day), OR
• As 4 separate training modules (3 hours each)

Course participants receive a copy of the Standard MHFA Manual to keep and a Certificate of Completion.

MHFA Manual

A manual is provided to each participant attending this 12-hour MHFA course.

Download review of the standard MHFA manual (83.28 KB)

Who can attend a course?

Any interested adult can attend. Please note this course is not a therapy or support group, rather it is an education course to learn how to give first aid to others.

Cost $140 per person or $109 per person for groups of 10.

Participants who complete this training are eligible to  receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.

Testimonials

“Outstanding and thought provoking. I found this course extremely informative and believe it will help me, both in my professional and personal life.”
“Informative and interesting, the course made me realise that there is a lot more involved with mental illnesses than I had previously realised. A great community course!”
“Excellent course. Well researched and presented. I found it extremely worthwhile.”
“I was really impressed! The course opened my eyes to many aspects of mental health that I didn’t know, or at least only superficially.”
“One of the most interesting, informative and valuable courses that I have ever attended.”
“Fantastic! Congratulations on developing such an important and vital course as this one.”
“I think it was a fantastic course and hope that every single Australian is given the opportunity to take part in it.””I consider it a privilege to have been able to attend and learn so much from this course.

HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

This CPR first aid course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant following cardiac arrest. Content is based on Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

**Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.**

Topics Covered in this vital Training include

• Legal and other issues
• Cultural issues
• Basic life support
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of a automatic external defibrillator
• Debriefing and welfare

 

The recommended industry standard to maintain current competency is for this course to be refreshed every 12 months

On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.

Course Duration -: 3 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $65.00

HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support.

This training course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other First Aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

**Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.**

Topics Covered in this vital Training Include

• Chain of survival
• Assessing the situation
• Basic life support – DRSABCD
• Performing CPR
• Demonstrating the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Care of the unconscious person
• Special techniques for children and infants
• CPR in special circumstances
• Breathing emergencies including choking and asthma
• Shock
• Severe allergic reaction
• Bleeding and wound care
• Infection control

 

The recommended industry standard to maintain current competency is for this course to be refreshed every 3 years with the CPR component refreshed every 12 months.

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.

On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Duration -: 8 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $80.00

HLTAID003 Provide First Aid

 

Previously known as Apply first aid or Senior first aid, this training course will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide First Aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, in a range of situations, including in the home, workplace or within the community, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

**Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.**

Topics Covered in This Vital Training Include:

• Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
• CPR and AED
• Shock Management
• Airway Management – Asthma, Choking, Severe Allergic Reaction, Hyperventilation
• Cardiac Emergencies
• Seizures and Convulsions
• Bleeding and Wound Care
• Burns and Scalds
• Extremes of Heat and Cold
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Poisons and Toxic Substances
• Bites and Stings
• Abdominal injuries

Current industry standards state this course must be updated every 3 years with the CPR component being updated every 12 months.

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.

On successful completion of this course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Duration -: 8 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $120.00

HLTAID004 Provide Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting.

Endorses this course for Nursing Students!

 

This new kids first aid course developed for teachers, parents and carers will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, in a range of situations for adults and children in an education and care setting.

**Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.**

The unit applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.

This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Topics Covered in this Vital Training include

• Legal and other issues
• Debriefing/Welfare
• Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
• CPR and AED
• Airway management/Choking
• Allergic reaction/ Anaphylaxis
• Cardiac conditions
• Diabetes – Seizures
• Shock management
• Bleeding and wound care
• Abdominal injuries
• Eye and ear injuries
• Head injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Environmental conditions
• Envenomation
• Poisons & Needle stick injuries

 

Current industry standards state this course must be updated every 3 years with the CPR component being updated every 12 months.

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.

On successful completion of this course to learn first aid for children, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Duration -: 8 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $160.00

Included is HLTAID001 Provide Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID003 Provide First Aid, and 22282VIC and 22300VIC Asthma and Anaphylaxis.

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) recognises this qualification as fulfilling the required requirements for Asthma and Anaphylaxis management within the workplace.

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid.

Also trained as one unit of the Occupational First Aid qualification, this standalone training course will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, in a range of situations, including in the home, workplace or within the community, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

**Please note it is a requirement of this advanced first aid course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.**

Initial Course duration:

• Mixed Mode: Completion of pre-course study plus 7 hours practical training
• Face to Face: 12 hours face to face training

Refresher Course duration:

• Mixed Mode: Completion pre-course study plus 6.5 hours practical training
• Face to Face: 12 hours face to face training

Topics Covered in this Vital Training Include:

• Basic Life Support (DRSABCD)
• CPR and AED
• Shock Management
• Airway Management – Asthma, Choking, Severe Allergic Reaction, Hyperventilation
• Anaphylaxis
• Cardiac conditions
• Diabetes
• Seizures and Convulsions
• Stroke
• Bleeding and Wound Care
• Burns and Scalds
• Emergency childbirth
• Extremes of Heat and Cold
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Head, neck and spinal injuries
• Poisons and Toxic Substances
• Bites and Stings
• Abdominal injuries
• Eye and ear injuries
• Needlestick injuries
• Substance misuse/abuse

Current industry standards state this advanced course must be updated every 3 years with the CPR component being updated every 12 months.

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.

On successful completion of this first aid training course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $199.00

(22282VIC) Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies in the Workplace (22300VIC) Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

Two of the biggest challenges facing anyone caring for a child are Anaphylaxis and Asthma. At the most unexpected time, you can be called on to manage a child suffering from one of these conditions. It is vital to get the skills and knowledge you need to handle these situations in the best way possible. This is a nationally recognised course and is the standard for child care workers.

If you complete an Asthma and Anaphylaxis course with First Aid, you will receive a Nationally Recognised Certificate of Attainment. The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) recognises this qualification as fulfilling the required requirements for Asthma and Anaphylaxis management within the workplace.

Participants are required to attend 100% of this Asthma & Anaphylaxis training and successfully complete all assessments at one of our training locations.

Course Duration -: 3 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $80.00

HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

This course deals with the provision of advanced First Aid resuscitation techniques, life support, and management of casualty(s) until the arrival of medical or other assistance, and provision of support to other providers.

**Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.**

Topics Covered in this vital Training Include:

• Legal and other issues
• Cultural issues
• Debriefing/Welfare
• Basic Life Support
• CPR & AED (DRSABCD)
• Anatomy and physiology
• Oxygen therapy and resuscitation
• Oropharyngeal airway
• Bag valve mask (BVM)

• Maintenance of resuscitation equipment

The recommended industry standard to maintain current competency is for this course to be refreshed every 12 months.

 

Students will be assessed through the demonstration of practical skills, participation in role plays, analysis of case studies and a written quiz.

On successful completion of this first aid training course, students will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Duration -: 8 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $175.00

HLTAID008 Manage First Aid Services and Resources

The Course in the Manage First Aid in the Workplace does not align with any specific Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level. It is designed to complement other training in the Health Training Package.

Trainees who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment: HLTAID008 Manage First Aid Services and Resources

Successful completion of this course will provide trainees with the knowledge and skills to manage & maintain first aid equipment, resources and services in the work place.

It provides background knowledge of the causes, symptoms and the effects of injuries, as well as emergency treatment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Existing employees in this industry may require tri-annual updates of this unit as per recommended by the Australian resuscitation council.

School leavers may benefit from the completion of this course as it will provide increased employment opportunities.

This unit may be suitable for mature aged students even if they are not in the industry. Mature aged students may benefit from this training if they are wanting to gain employment as a first aider.

Topics will Include and enable the student to:

• Determine workplace first aid requirements

• Establish and maintain workplace first aid facilities

• Manage workplace first aid records

• Evaluate the provision of first aid in the workplace

• conducted a workplace risk assessment

• developed a first aid response plan including strategies for management of incidents

• used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies’ replacement and equipment maintenance

• maintained first aid equipment and resources according to manufacturer’s instructions used and maintained documentation required by the workplace and regulatory authorities.

 

Course Duration -: 6 Hrs   Course Available at all Locations – Cost is $349.50

 

On Successful completion of all 3 units listed below,

• HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
• HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation
• HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources

Students are eligible to receive HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid

PUAEME005A Provide Pain Management

Information about this unit:

This unit covers the competency required to administer restricted analgesics as a part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. State/territory licensing procedures for the storage and administration of drugs apply to this unit.

The application of this unit in the workplace covers the administration of restricted pain relief such as analgesics and aspirin, according to a medically endorsed protocol.

Target audience:

The unit is typically relevant for personnel from emergency services and/or volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service.

Prerequisites:

• HLTAID003 Provide First Aid  or
• HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid  (or equivalent)   **copy must be provided at time of enrolment

Award issued:

Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for:

• PUAEME005A Provide pain management

Course duration:

• Full course: 5 hours face-to-face training

Pre course study options:

There is no pre course study required for this course.

Successful completion of this course will provide trainees with the knowledge and skills to be able to administer restricted pain relief such as analgesics and aspirin according to a medically endorsed protocol
It provides background knowledge of the causes, symptoms and the effects of injuries, as well as emergency treatment. Cost $125.00

SISOOPS305A Provide first aid in a remote location

SISOOPS305A Provide first aid in a remote location

 Information about the course:

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for the provision of first aid to a casualty in a remote or isolated area and their management over an extended period of time until medical assistance or evacuation of the casualty occurs.

Target audience:

This unit applies to those who will be providing first aid in remote settings within the outdoor recreation sector

This may include those undertaking a leadership role in outdoor recreation activities, such as bushwalking or other guided activities in remote locations.

This may also include those working for private outdoor adventure companies, volunteer organisations, not for profit organisations or government agencies.

 Prerequisites:

• Nil

Award issued:

Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment for:

• SISOOPS305A Provide first aid in a remote situation

Initial Course duration:

• Mixed Mode: Completion of pre-course study plus 8 hours practical training
• Face to Face: 14 hours face to face training

Refresher Course duration:

• Mixed Mode: Completion pre-course study plus 8 hours practical training
• Face to Face: 14 hours face to face training

Important information regarding course durations:

Course durations, as mentioned above, are reflective of group sizes of between 4 and 15 participants. If there are less students in a group, you may find course duration reduced by a maximum of 10%. If a class size exceeds 15 participants it may therefore also be necessary to increase course duration depending on the number of participants.

Cost $165.00 Per Person, Group Prices Available.

MEM11011B - Undertake manual handling

Certification

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. This statement is issued by H&A Training Newcastle NSW, RTO:90871.

National unit of competency 

• MEM11011B – Undertake manual handling

Course Duration

• Option 1:  Face to face classroom training: 4 hours (group bookings only)

Price

• Option 1: Face to face classroom training $95

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Course Overview

Our manual handling training course is designed to train participants in how to carry out their work safely to remove the risk of injuries. The course teaches participants how to lift and move materials manually and/or use basic manual handling equipment in a safe manner. The training takes participants through both the theory of why we need to follow safe manual handling techniques and the application of demonstrating and practising safe lifting techniques.

Course Outline

The key areas covered by this course include:

• Identifying relevant standards and legislation related to managing manual handling tasks in the workplace
• Identifying what manual handling is and its characteristics
• Identify manual handling hazards
• How to identify the safest method of movement to reduce the risk of injuries
• Apply different lifting and transfer techniques to manage manual handling tasks
• What happens when safe manual handling techniques are not applied

Inclusions

• Our  course was built from the ground up by industry experts. It is designed to be easy to  understand and fun with a serious message.
• For groups, we offer practical, hands-on training conducted by an experienced instructor with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards and Codes of Practice for manual handling

Each Trainee Must Provide

Participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have at least a Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Have the ability to read and write English
• Arrive in suitable attire, including long pants and closed-in shoes if undertaking classroom training.

 

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