Funded SA Digital and Face-to-Face Mental Health First Aid Workshops

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has been commissioned by the South Australian Government to deliver MHFA training to at least 1000 community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working across metropolitan and regional South Australia over the next three years. Pharmacists are the most accessible health professionals. Community pharmacy is often the first access point to health care for consumers. By upskilling pharmacists and pharmacy staff to identify early warning signs of mental ill health, they will be able to provide support and referrals to mental health services where necessary.

The MHFA for Pharmacy course comprises of an eLearning component and an interactive and instructor led workshop. This blended MHFA course is essential training for all pharmacists and front-line pharmacy staff, this course teaches pharmacists and pharmacy staff how to assist a consumer who is developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

This funded training is free for community pharmacists and pharmacy staff working in South Australia only.

Digital workshops

• Tuesday 9 July 2024, 6.30pm – 9.00pm
• Wednesday 10 July 2024, 6.30pm – 9.00pm

For more information about the MHFA training visit the The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia website. Register for the digital workshops.

Face-to-face workshops at PSA Office, 7/102 Greenhill Road, Unley

• Wednesday 24 July 2024, 8.30am – 12.30pm
• Wednesday 24 July 2024, 1.30pm – 5.30pm

For more information about the MHFA training visit the The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia website. Register for the face-to-face workshops.