Training and Certificates
If you're looking for ways to build your skills and support others, consider taking an on-campus training or certificate. Training is free for students, staff and faculty.
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help guide them to appropriate resources.
- Dates & Times:
- April 4th, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | In person in Ómahksípiitaa
- April 30th, 2024 | 9:00am -10:30am | Virtual
- April 30th, 2024 | 1:00pm-2:30pm | In person in Ómahksípiitaa
Register by emailing tneva@mhc.ab.ca.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. Participants who take this course will be well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces.
- Dates & Times: May 2nd and 3rd, 2024
- Location: TBD
Register by emailing tneva@mhc.ab.ca. No-Cost for MHC students, staff, faculty. Two-day attendance is required.
First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™
First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™ is a beginner yet comprehensive ‘Identify, Respond and Refer’ training. This training is beneficial to professionals and paraprofessionals who are working with individuals who may be impacted by sexual assault and abuse and to other community members who are interested in increasing their skills and confidence in responding effectively to the continuum of behaviours that constitute sexual assault and abuse.
- Dates & Times: May 9th and 10th, 2024
- Location: TBD
Register by emailing tneva@mhc.ab.ca. No-Cost for MHC students, staff, faculty. Two-day attendance is required.