After attending the 2-day training course, delivered by an accredited Mental Health First Aid® Australia (MHFA™) Instructor, participants have the option to complete the MHFAider accreditation assessment. The assessment is completed online. If the participant passes the assessment, they will receive a digital certificate and will become recognised as an accredited MHFAider™. The accreditation lasts 3 years.
To be an 'Accredited' MHFAider means a MHFA course participant is accredited by the MHFA organisation against MHFA Guidelines. It is similar to the way National First Aid Standards (which are used to develop and update Red Cross, St Johns Ambulance etc First Aid Courses) are held by the Australian Resuscitation Council. In this way, we can ensure all MHFAiders have demonstrated their competency before going on to do a shorter Refresher Accreditation Course in 3 years time.