Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. The Certification course focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a challenge rather than on a specific disorder. Participants learn the MHFA Action Plan and how to apply to non-crisis and crisis situations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and role of Mental Health First Aid.
- Identify the impact of mental health challenges and recovery on the well-being of adults in the workplace.
- Describe the principles of workplace safety and privacy.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and how they impact the workplace.
- Explain and practice the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan.
- Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
- Choose appropriate methods of self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.
This certification training is suggested for leaders of all types, managers, supervisors, etc. and includes 2 hours of self-paced pre-course learning, 4 hours of live class instruction, and a knowledge test. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion.
| Class Name | Date | Location | Time | Capacity | Register |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Thur., Feb. 29 | Virtual | 8 a.m. to noon | 18 | Class Full |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Thurs., Apr. 18 | Chinook Bldg. Rm. 123 | 8 a.m. to noon | 30 | Class Full |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Tues., May 21 | Virtual | 1 to 5 p.m. | 18 | Class Full |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Wed., Aug. 7 | Virtual | 8 a.m. to noon | 18 | Class Full |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Thurs., Oct. 10 | Virtual | 1 to 5 p.m. | 18 | Class Full |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Tues., Nov. 12 | Chinook Bldg. Rm. 123 | noon to 4 p.m. | 30 | Class Full |
| Mental Health First Aid Certification Course | Thurs., Dec. 12 | Virtual | 8 a.m. to noon | 18 | Class Full |