Personal Trainer's Toolkit: Mental Health First Aid for Fitness Trainers

This short course online will give an overview of mental disorders and outline the first steps to take when you encounter someone with a mental disorder or are experiencing a trauma or crisis. This course will provide strategies that can be used by the first responder in managing the situation until professional assistance is available.

After completing this course, you will be able:

Describe the causes and incidence of mental health disorders. Discuss the best strategies for managing someone in crisis. Once a crisis is over, you can manage the person. Discuss the benefits of professional help and provide a list of Australian referrals. Fitness Australia, a leader in best practices for fitness professionals around the world, has accredited this course.