Mental Health First Aid Standard Course

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an international certificate course, which was originally developed by the ORYGEN Centre of University of Melbourne in 2001. In this 12-hour certificate course, participants will learn how to provide initial help to people with developing mental health problems before professional treatment could be obtained.

On completion of the course, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate issued by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong is the organization authorized by the ORYGEN Research Centre of the University of Melbourne to issue the Mental Health First Aid certificate in Hong Kong.

Since 2008, the course has been launched in HKBU. Up to now (as of June 2023), over 3100 students and staff members have been trained.

Content

Symptoms, causes and treatment: depression, anxiety disorder, psychosis and substance use disorder
Possible crisis situation arising from these mental health problems
Five first-aid actions and skills
Resources available in HKBU & the community for professional help and self help

Mode of Teaching

MHFA (Face-to-face)

The course is offered in either two whole-day or four half-day mode(12 hrs), with lectures, group discussion and role-play delivered in a classroom setting.

MHFA (Online)

The course is offered in two components, a 7-hour eLearning and two 2.5 hour instructor-led sessions which are to be delivered via video conferencing.

Course component 1 - Self-paced interactive eLearning (around 7 hrs)

Developing mental health problems covered:		Mental health crises covered:
Depression Anxiety problems Substance use problems Psychosis	Suicidal thoughts and behaviours Panic attacks Severe psychotic states Aggressive behaviours

Course component 2 - Instructor-led video conferencing (2.5hrs x 2sessions)

This course component allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate practical skills in a group environment. It is designed to be delivered after participants have completed the eLearning component of the MHFA online course.

In this training, the focus is on the application of knowledge and skills learnt in the eLearning component. It provides the participants with the opportunity to:

Revise the eLearning content and the MHFA Action Plan
Clarify any points of uncertainty remaining after completion of the eLearning modules
Apply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant scenarios
Discuss and reflect ‘a where to from now’ in using mental health first aid skills

Terms and conditions:

1. Upon successful enrollment of the Mental Health First Aid Standard Course (Online)/ (Face-to Face) (“the course”), you shall agree to:

The Privacy Policy Statement and Personal Information Collection Statement of Hong Kong Baptist University;
The transfer of your personal data to Mental Health Association of Hong Kong for activating your eLearning account for the course (Online) and/or issuing your certificate upon course completion;
Complete the course as scheduled:
- For Online course: both the eLearning and the two video-conferencing sessions ; or
- For Face-to-Face course: the 12 hours classroom learning

If you wish to withdraw from the course, please submit your application via email to cdc@hkbu.edu.hk at least 10 days before the commencement of the first session.

2. The Counselling and Development Centre (“CDC”) reserves the right to charge you HK$1,000 for the training fees incurred if:

You fail to complete the full course; and
You do not apply for course withdrawal at least 10 days before the commencement of the first session.

3. CDC is committed to supporting students with special educational needs to join different co-curricular activities. If you require any special accommodations during the course:

Please notify us via email to cdc@hkbu.edu.hk after registration/confirmation of your participation and before commencement of the course, specifying the special accommodation needed as well as providing documentary evidence, such as medical proof.

Select

Open Courses For Undergraduate
1)	Group H
	Teaching Mode	Online (eLearning + two video-conferencing sessions)
	Period of self-paced interactive eLearning	From 17 Jan to 2 Feb 2024
	Date & Time of video-conferencing sessions	3 Feb 2024 (Sat) 10:30-13:00 & 14:30 - 17:00 *
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	15
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9am on 8 Jan 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240010
	Remarks	* You should complete self-paced interactive eLearning before attending the video conferencing sessions. Due to the technical concern of the eLearning platform, student should be in Hong Kong at the time they are taking the course.


2)	Group I
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date & Time	Training day 1 : 24 Feb 2024 (Sat) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:15 Training day 2 : 2 Mar 2024 (Sat) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:30 *
	Venue	DLB712
	Language	English
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9am on 8 Jan 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240009
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 sessions training.


3)	Group J
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date & Time	Training day 1 : 5 Apr 2024 (Fri) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:15 Training day 2 : 6 Apr 2024 (Sat) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:30 *
	Venue	AAB402K & L (Day 1) & AAB503 (Day 2)
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9am on 5 Mar 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240015
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 sessions training.


4)	Group K
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date & Time	Training day 1 : 13 May 2024 (Mon) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:15 Training day 2 : 20 May 2024 (Mon) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:30 *
	Venue	DLB719
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9 am on 12 Apr 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240014
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 sessions training.


5)	Group L
	Teaching Mode	Online (eLearning + two video-conferencing sessions)
	Period of self-paced interactive eLearning	From 2 to 15 May 2024
	Date & Time of video-conferencing sessions	16 May (Thur) & 23 May 2024 (Thur) 14:30 - 17:00 *
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	15
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9am on 12 Apr 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240013
	Remarks	* You should complete self-paced interactive eLearning before attending the video conferencing sessions. Due to the technical concern of the eLearning platform, student should be in Hong Kong at the time they are taking the course.


6)	Group M
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date & Time	Training day 1 : 14 May 2024 (Tue) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:15 Training day 2 : 21 May 2024 (Tue) 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:15 - 17:30 *
	Venue	DLB719
	Language	English
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9am on 12 Apr 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240012
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 sessions training.


7)	Group N
	Teaching Mode	Online (eLearning + two video-conferencing sessions)
	Period of self-paced interactive eLearning	From 8 to 23 May 2024
	Date & Time of video-conferencing sessions	24 May (Fri) & 31 May 2024 (Fri) 14:30 - 17:00 *
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	15
	Enrollment	Registration is on a first come, first served basis and SPACE IS LIMITED! Enrollment will be opened at 9am on 15 Apr 2024. https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL23240011
	Remarks	* You should complete self-paced interactive eLearning before attending the video conferencing sessions. Due to the technical concern of the eLearning platform, student should be in Hong Kong at the time they are taking the course.

The courses are subsidized by UGC SEN Fund and UGC Covid-19 Fund, programme fee therefore will be exempted.

For Mainland Postgraduate
1)	Group 5
	Teaching Mode	Online (eLearning + two video-conferencing sessions)
	Period of self-paced interactive eLearning	From 2 to 15 Feb 2024
	Date & Time of video-conferencing sessions	16 Feb (Fri) & 23 Feb 2024 (Fri) 10:30 - 13:00 *
	Language	Putonghua
	Capacity	15
	Enrollment	Please contact Mr. Zac Cheung - Guidance Services Officer for enquires
	Remarks	* You should complete self-paced interactive eLearning before attending the video conferencing sessions. Due to the technical concern of the eLearning platform, student should be in Hong Kong at the time they are taking the course.

2)	Group 6
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date & Time	Training day 1 : 23 Jan 2024 (Tue) 10:00 - 13:00 Training day 2 : 24 Jan 2024 (Wed) 10:00 - 13:00 Training day 3 : 30 Jan 2024 (Tue) 10:00 - 13:00 Training day 4 : 31 Jan 2024 (Wed) 10:00 - 13:00 *
	Venue	AAB402K & L
	Language	Putonghua
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Please contact Mr. Zac Cheung - Guidance Services Officer for enquires
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 sessions training.

The courses are subsidized by MSSU Fund, programme fee therefore will be exempted.


1)	Group D
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date	Training day 1 : 12 Mar 2024 (Tue) 09:30 - 12:30 Training day 2 : 14 Mar 2024 (Thur) 09:30 - 12:30 Training day 3 : 19 Mar 2024 (Tue) 09:30 - 12:30 Training day 4 : 21 Mar 2024 (Thur) 09:30 - 12:45 *
	Venue	AAB402K-L
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Please contact Ken Wong of the Human Resources Office at ext.2027 for more details of the application
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 days of training.

2)	Group E (CANCELLED)
	Teaching Mode	Face-to-face
	Date	Training day 1 : 23 Apr 2024 (Tue) 14:30 - 17:30 Training day 2 : 26 Apr 2024 (Fri) 14:30 - 17:30 Training day 3 : 30 Apr 2024 (Tue) 14:30 - 17:30 Training day 4 : 3 May 2024 (Fri) 14:30 - 17:45 *
	Venue	AAB402K-L
	Language	English
	Capacity	35
	Enrollment	Please contact Ken Wong of the Human Resources Office at ext.2027 for more details of the application
	Remarks	* You will be awarded a Mental Health First Aid certificate given full attendance in 4 days of training.

3)	Group F
	Teaching Mode	Online (eLearning + two video-conferencing sessions)
	Period of self-paced interactive eLearning	From 2 to 17 Apr 2024
	Date & Time of video-conferencing sessions	18 Apr (Wed) & 25 Apr 2024 (Wed) 10:30 - 13:00 *
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	15
	Enrollment	Please contact Ken Wong of the Human Resources Office at ext.2027 for more details of the application
	Remarks	* You should complete self-paced interactive eLearning before attending the video conferencing sessions. Due to the technical concern of the eLearning platform, students should be in Hong Kong at the time they are taking the course.

4)	Group G
	Teaching Mode	Online (eLearning + two video-conferencing sessions)
	Period of self-paced interactive eLearning	From 22 Apr to 5 May 2024
	Date & Time of video-conferencing sessions	6 May 2024 (Mon) 10:30 - 13:00 & 14:30 - 17:00*
	Language	Cantonese
	Capacity	15
	Enrollment	Please contact Ken Wong of the Human Resources Office at ext.2027 for more details of the application
	Remarks	* You should complete self-paced interactive eLearning before attending the video conferencing sessions. Due to the technical concern of the eLearning platform, students should be in Hong Kong at the time they are taking the course.

The courses are subsidized by UGC SEN Fund, programme fee therefore will be exempted.