Older Person Mental Health First Aid

Older Person Mental Health First Aid

Learn how to support older adults ( 65+) struggling with mental health issues using an evidenced based action plan.

By Holistic First Aid

Date and time

June 18 · 9am - June 19 · 4:30am AWST

Location

Sudbury House Early Learning Centre

28 Chesterfield Road Mirrabooka, WA 6061 Australia

About this event

Two Day event Tuesday & Wednesday 9am - 4.30pm - Attend both days to gain the certificate.

Catering is supplied.

Parking available nearby.


This course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals.
Mental health problems covered
• Depression and anxiety
• Confusion and dementia
• Psychosis
Mental health crises covered
• Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Panic attacks
• Delirium
• Unsafe and challenging behaviours due to confusion

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Holistic First Aid

The philosophy behind Holistic First Aid is acknowledging the fact that humans are more than physical beings. Everyone can be a first responder to someone.  The aim is to build on people’s experiences & skills so they can provide support for their friends, family and work colleagues in all realms – mentally, physically & emotionally, And become the Complete First Aider.

Jackie is a principal master trainer for the internationally award winning Mental Health First Aid course.

Jackie has been involved in training and education for over 20 years, with the emphasis on experienential learning for participants.

This includes experience in a wide variety of industries including, first aid training, University lecturing, emergency management, sports medicine, health promotion, road safety & mental health. Jackie has delivered courses to a wide variety of people and organisations, from corporates to charities & community groups.

Jackie

B.App.Sc. Post Grad Bio Sc (Health promotion), Grad Dip Ed (Training & Development), Grad Dip in Psych.

 

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