Training dates
All MHFA Refresher training takes place online via Zoom and run 09.30-13.30
4 December 2024
20 February 2025 (fully booked)
26 June 2025 (fully booked)
18 July 2025
10 September 2025
Training overview
This training will enable you as a MHFAider to refresh your skills in the same way that physical first aiders do, while maintaining your confidence that you are performing your role as an MHFAider safely and effectively.
What is covered in this course?
This refresher course is aimed to support you as an existing Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders) by:
- Renewing your skills
- Updating your knowledge of mental health supports
- Giving you the chance to practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Who is this course for?
This course is for existing MHFAiders only. It is a requirement for all MHFAiders to undergo refresher training every three years. It is the responsibility of individuals to ensure they sign up for refresher training when they receive their automated reminders to do so.
Key information
- Half day session
- Facilitated by internal College trainers
- Online course delivered via Zoom
- For sessions that take place online, physical training materials will be sent to your home address in advance. You must sign up to the training at least three weeks in advance to allow time for posting.
Further information
You will also receive an attendance certificate from MHFA England to show you completed the training.
MHFA Refresher FAQs Accordion
Netiquette for online training
- It is important that you are fully present and an active participant, to create a safe space for sharing and discussion.
- For some of our training, you will be required to keep your video cameras on. Please ensure prior to attending that you have a fully functioning camera and microphone. If you have any issues with your equipment, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require your camera to be off as a workplace adjustment, please let us know in advance so that we can makethe trainer aware.
- Please ensure that you are in a private space where you can maintain confidentiality and the privacy of the other delegates.
- To maintain confidentiality, all delegates are asked to agree to keep what is said within the group, and not record or take screenshots/photos without permission. Pictures or quotes from the session should not be posted on social media or elsewhere without the express permission of those involved.
Need to cancel your training booking?
If a cancellation is made less than 5 working days before a training course, or if you fail to attend the full session, a charge will be levied. Please read Imperial's terms and conditions for internal training.
Some courses have specific cancellation policies that are detailed on their individual webpages.