MHFA England · Adult
MHFA Refresher course
Four hours, live online
For Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions
Delivered by
Peter Larkum
Award WinningMHFA England instructor
since 2009
This course keeps you current as a Mental Health First Aider or MHFA Champion, certified by MHFA England.
At a glance
- Price
- £150 plus VAT per person (open courses)
- How long
- One four-hour live online session (09:30 to 13:30), or half a day in person
- Where
- Live online, or at your workplace
- Who
- Anyone who has completed Adult MHFA (two-day or one-day) or MHFA Champion
- You get
- A new MHFA England certificate of attendance
Who it's for
Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions who want to stay confident and current. MHFA England recommends a refresher every three years. It suits:
- First Aiders whose certificate is coming up to three years
- MHFA Champions who want to practise the action plan again
- Organisations keeping their support network up to date
You need your MHFA certificate. You can refresh up to 6 months after your three years are up.
By the end you'll be able to
- Keep your awareness of mental health support current
- Update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it
- Practise applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
The course is taught through short presentations, group discussions and practical activities, live with Peter. Expect to laugh as well as learn.
Upcoming Open Courses
Four hours online, for Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions. Pick a date and book your place.
New to the online format? Read how the online MHFA Refresher works.
Can't make these dates? We can run a private course for your team. Ask about in-house training
What delegates say
★★★★★
“Fantastic MHFA refresher course delivered online… I can highly recommend Peter’s style and approach to this challenging topic. Thank you Peter, I will be sending the rest of my team!”
★★★★★
“A fantastic refresher on mental health first aid, for a sensitive topic, Peter makes it fun and relatable.”
★★★★★
“Pete is a fantastic trainer! He makes every session engaging, thought provoking and enjoyable.”
★★★★★
“This was a great refresher course for me as a Mental Wellbeing Champion. Peter is clearly very knowledgeable on this topic. Whilst being professional, Peter is very friendly and put our group at ease straight away.”
FAQs
Is this the official MHFA England Refresher?
Yes. Peter is an accredited MHFA England Instructor Member, and you get a new MHFA England certificate of attendance.
How often should I refresh?
MHFA England recommends a refresher every three years, just like physical first aid.
My certificate has lapsed. Can I still come?
Yes, up to 6 months after your three years are up, as long as you can show your MHFA certificate. After that, you’ll need to take the full course again.
Is it live?
Yes. One four-hour live session with Peter (09:30 to 13:30), never pre-recorded, with plenty of discussion.
Can my organisation pay by invoice?
Yes. Card payment is taken when you book online. To pay by invoice instead, email hello@peterlarkum.com and we’ll arrange it.
Can you train our whole team?
Yes. Peter runs private Refresher courses at your workplace or online, for groups of 8 or more. See below.
Read more answers to common questions
More details
Format
Online course: one four-hour live session
In person course: 1 session over half a day
Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities
How often should MHFA skills be refreshed?
Just like physical first aid, we recommend that Mental Health First Aiders and MHFA Champions attend a Refresher course every three years.
If it's time to refresh your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.
Train your whole team
Keep your whole support network current. Peter runs private Refresher courses on site or online, on dates that suit you.
Every organisation is different, so tell us a little about your team and choose what happens next: a tailored quote, or a short call to talk it through.
Alternatively, email hello@peterlarkum.com directly.