1 Day Course
Mental Health First Responder
Learn essential skills to respond and support individuals with mental health challenges, with leading mental health first aid training Perth.
Short Course Overview
Learn how to support those around you with our Mental Health First Responder course, suited for all industry types and individuals. Also known as mental health first aid, this dynamic, hands-on training equips you with essential skills to recognise and respond to mental health challenges, ensuring you can offer immediate and effective assistance.
Perfect for individuals or workplace training sessions, our expert-led sessions cover everything from identifying early warning signs to providing crucial first-line support, de-escalation techniques, risk management, self-care practices and more.
Why Choose Us?
Bestwest Care is a specialised, registered training facility offering a range of aged and disability care training courses. We are a nationally recognised institute, with many years of training experience and high-quality instructors.
All participants leave our courses confident in the knowledge that they are well-trained and capable of performing any of their new skills when required.
Enrol today to develop your Mental Health First Responder skills!
Training Location
Classroom sessions are held at Unit 8 / 40 Meares Ave, Kwinana, Western Australia. Close to bus and train public transport.
Course Delivery:
Choose between online course delivery, attending class in person at Bestwest Care Training Rooms, or booking a group at your workplace.
A certificate of participation is provided upon course completion.
Online
The online option is self-paced and is completed remotely on a computer.
In-Person Classes
In-person classes are run weekly. Please contact Bestwest Care for the next suitable session.
Group Bookings
Mental health first aid training can be delivered in group settings. Book one of our experienced Trainers to come to your workplace. Simply enquire with our friendly team.
Topics Covered Include:
- Communication techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Understanding distress and crisis
- Suicide risk and assessment
- Risk management
- Self-care practices
Enrolment Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this unit, which is appropriate for both first-time learners and as a refresher course.
This 1-day Mental Health First Responder course is a non-accredited short course.
These classes are appropriate for all industries and community groups, and courses can be conducted at individual workplaces or venues with our experienced Trainers.
Course Fees
$150 per person. Payable upon booking.