What will you learn during the Instructor Training

• Training will equip you with knowledge and skills to deliver MHFA™ training with confidence.
• Introduction to 12-hour MHFA™ (The standard course) from the instructor perspective
• Learn how to deliver the MHFA™ program to suit diverse learning styles of people
• Learn how to be consistent and deliver MHFA training rigorously
• Opportunity to run mock sessions while being mentored by senior instructors
• Get feedback and guidance on the training skills and techniques that assure ethical and safe delivery
• Test your knowledge on mental health and illnesses
• Learn the core values of MHFA program, its research and evaluations
• Familiarize with the MHFA Instructor management system in creating and managing the training
• Skills and collateral on ways to promote the MHFA training effectively

Assessment for Certification

• Post training you have a minimum of 10 hours independent work. Read, learn and navigate the Trainers kit, MHFA manual and all materials and processes.
• Shadow an accredited trainer during training delivery - minimum 1 full training
• Co- train with other trainers. The feedback of the learners is very important to assess whether it is needed to continue co-training and be mentored or get certified.
• Address questions and doubts with your mentor Instructor.
• Based on satisfactory achievement for all components of the training, you shall be Certified as an Accredited Instructor.
• Preparation period can be until 6 months from the date of completion of the training.

The Training Approach

• MHFA instructor training is facilitated only by the MHFA India National Instructors.
• There are 40-hour mandatory participation and minimum 10 hours independent work for reading and preparation.
• Every training accommodates only 16 participants at a time to assure effective learning .
• Learning will be conducted following the type of the course you have enrolled. Only in person ( face 2 Face ) or Blended mode.
• Accreditation is not guaranteed for all participants of the course. For more information read the FAQs Leads to FAQs].
• You must be present and active at all the times and complete all components of the training.
• On Accreditation you need to Sign the MHFA India Instructor Agreement.

MHFA India Instructor Role

• As an Accredited MHFA India Instructor you are a member of MHFA India Instructor “fleet” .
• Set up your training calendar and open training at the MHFA™ India training management system
• Purchase access to various MHFA™ learning tools/ materials for your trainees
• Deliver the 12-hour Standard MHFA™ course with the core framework and key messages.
• Reach out to other instructors for collaboration and co training
• Get updates from MHFA India in keeping up with the MHFA Instructor skills and knowledge.

Maintaining the Accreditation

• Sign the Instructor Agreement every year for the renewal of your membership
• Pay the annual membership. First payment to be done 1 month before completion of 12 months from the last day of training.
• Deliver successfully a minimum of three MHFA India training annually.
• Participate in a minimum 2 evidence based and scientific events to keep up with ongoing mental health updates
• Respect and adhere to the signed agreement and terms and conditions.
• Carry a good conduct and keep the MHFA values high.

As an organized group you may want to scale MHFA™ training across your team. To get more information, reach us by filling the form.

Training members of your team as MHFA™ Instructors in the long term, would make economical sense.