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This course is available as either an online or face-to-face training session. See 'Contact us' section below for options.
Enabling your MHFAiders® to refresh their skills, the same way your physical first aiders do, is a great way to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to treating mental health and physical health equally.
Once your Mental Health First Aiders have completed their MHFA Refresher course, they will be certified for three years and will be invited to become or stay a member of our Association of Mental Health First Aiders – making sure they have everything they need to feel confident when supporting others.
Investing in the MHFA Refresher course will keep your MHFAiders motivated, empowered, and confident to carry out their roles, and give you the peace of mind that they can perform their duties effectively.
The four-hour MHFA Refresher course will support your Mental Health First Aiders by:
By training with MHFA England you will ensure your MHFAiders’ support and training doesn't stop when the course comes to an end.
We provide support for your Mental Health First Aiders – well beyond initial certification – giving you the peace of mind that they can perform their duties effectively and with confidence.
By taking this course and joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, your MHFAiders will continue to have access to:
This is a half day course delivered either face-to-face or online
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
We limit numbers to 25 people per course so that your instructor can keep people safe and supported while they learn
We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health – and just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date. The refresher must be done within 6 months of the 3 year renewal date.
If you are booking as an individual, you can learn more about course options and book directly with one of our independent instructors here:
If you are looking to train eight people or more, get in touch with our workplace mental health experts to learn more and to discuss your organisation's requirements:
We strive to create courses and resources that everyone can access. When you book training through MHFA England, please specify if you will need course materials in accessible formats.
Visit our accessibility page for more information.
By keeping your mental health knowledge up to date with the MHFA Refresher, you’ll be eligible to take our internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification.