Mental Health First Aid for Fire & EMS
from National Council for Mental WellBeing
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Firefighters and EMS personnel are constantly exposed to traumatic events
and life-threatening situations that can take a toll on mental health.
Strengthen your community and get your firefighters and EMS personnel
certified in Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS, a trusted evidence-based
and early intervention training program.
WHAT IT COVERS
• The relevance of mental health to the Fire/EMS community.
• Risk factors and protective factors specific to the Fire/EMS community.
• How to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed specifically for Fire/EMS professionals.
• National, regional and community mental health resources for Fire/EMS professionals and their families.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Firefighters
• EMS Personnel
• Members of the Fire/EMS community.
• Family members of the Fire/EMS community.
How will Training Be Administered?
The training is available on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to 25 participants. The training is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is a virtual training with several breaks built in throughout the day. Prior to the class, you will be assigned 2 hours of pre work to complete. Upon completion of the training, you will receive a three year certification along with 7.5 CEUs.
Cost of Training
The training is FREE as it is sponsored by UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of North Carolina.
| Details |
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| Date(s) |
Thu. Apr 25, 2024 09:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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| Location |
Online Delivery - See Offering Specific Information for details, OTHER
OTHER NC
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| Handicap Accessibility |
No
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
NC Office of Emergency Medical Services |
| Primary Instructor |
TBD, To Be Determined |
| Course Length |
7.5 hrs |
| Course Hours |
7 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
25 |
| # Open Seats |
25 |
| # on Wait List |
0 |
