EDUCATE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.
BLENDED MHFA ACCREDITATION
Blended &
Blended Online MHFA Pharmacy
Course Overview
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Standard Mental Health First Aid for Pharmacy teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem, and the treatments and supports available.
Course participants
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The highest leave of professional accredited facilitation
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A copy of the most current Standard MHFA Manual
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Additional industry-relevant supplement manuals and resources- where required
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Registration and management of accreditation for all participants
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Post-training support and MHFA counselling for MHFA officers
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A Certificate of Completion &/or Accreditation
Components:
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Developing mental health problems covered include:
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Depression
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Anxiety problems
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Psychosis
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Substance use problems
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Mental health crises covered:
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Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
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Non-suicidal self-injury
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Panic attacks
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Traumatic events
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Severe psychotic states
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Severe effects from alcohol or other drug use
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Aggressive behaviour
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​The course includes content, crisis situations, case studies and videos, tailored to the unique needs of Pharmacists and adults working in the pharmacy setting.
Delivery
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Course Component 1 – Self-paced interactive eLearning (5-7 hours)
The eLearning course component presents an overview of mental health problems and mental health crises. Component 1 must be completed before attending Component 2.
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Course Component 2 -Instructor-led component delivered as either:
- 2 X 2.5 hr live instructor-led virtual sessions (Blended)
- 1 x 4 hour instructor lead face-to-face session (Blended Online)
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Component 2 provides course participants with an opportunity to revise content covered in the self-paced eLearning program and to consolidate the application of this content with the development of practical skills in a group environment online.​
Course Component 2 provides participants with the opportunity to:
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Revise the eLearning content and the MHFA Action Plan
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Clarify any points of uncertainty remaining after the completion of the eLearning modules
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Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant scenarios
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Discuss and reflect on 'a where to from now' in using mental health first aid skills
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Develop a self-care plan to maintain good mental health.
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Am I eligible?
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Suitable for individuals ( over 18 years), working in pharmacy settings.The purpose of this course is to help members of the health industry, such as pharmacists and front-of-house staff, to support our community better.
Please note, this course is not a therapy or support group session.
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Accreditation & CPD Points
Upon completing the course, participants will take a short, open-book online exam. Passing this exam earns participants a Mental Health First Aider Certificate, valid for three years.
Should participants not wish to complete the exam, they are presented with a certificate of completion with CPD points awarded regardless of exam completion. Most professionals can claim attendance towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within their industry body. Please check with your relevant industry body if you are unsure of allocation points.
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Below is a sample of industries that can award registered or self-appointed CPD points/hours. This list is by no means exhausted:
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Social Workers
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Nurses
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Pharmacists
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A note on Virtual Delivery
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The Instructor-led virtual sessions are live meetings conducted using video conferencing software. As a participant, you will need a quiet location that provides privacy. Instructors need to be able to see and hear participants at all times; therefore, access to a camera and a microphone for the duration of the session is mandatory.