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Start Your Journey to Becoming a Certified MHFA Instructor

Follow a clear, step-by-step path to gain the skills, confidence, and certification to teach others when it matters most.

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Instructor Training Process

The steps to earning your Adult or Youth MHFA Instructor certification:

Check the selection criteria

  • Knowledge of mental health problems and their treatment
  • Certified the MHFA standard course
  • Personal or professional experience of supporting people with mental illness
  • A positive attitude towards people with mental health problems
  • Excellent training experience and communication skills
  • Knowledge of the current mental health situation and services in India
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • A proven record of good conduct in the community and at the workplaces
  • Enthusiasm to deliver MHFA courses
  • A business plan for training provision
  • Residence in India

Become familiar with the training program components and assess your time availability and commitment

Get information on the costs associated with the training and plan your budget

When approved, complete payment to assure the seat and participate.

Become familiar with the terms and conditions

What will you learn during the instructor training?

  • Training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to deliver MHFA training with confidence.
  • Introduction to the 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 of mental health and illnesses.
  • Learn the core values of the MHFA program, its research, and its evaluations.
  • Familiarize yourself with the MHFA Instructor Management System when 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, be mentored, or get certified.
  • Address questions and doubts with your mentor, the instructor.
  • Based on satisfactory achievement in all components of the training, you shall be certified as an accredited instructor.
  • The preparation period can last 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-hours of mandatory participation and a minimum of 10 hours of independent work for reading and preparation.
  • Every training session accommodates only 16 participants at a time to assure effective learning.
  • Learning will be conducted according to the type of course in which you have enrolled. Only in person( face-to-face ) or blended mode.
  • Accreditation is not guaranteed for all participants in the course. For more information, read the FAQs.
  • You must be present and active at all times, and you must 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 the MHFA India Instructor team.
  • Set up your training calendar and open training at the MHFA India instructors' training management system.
  • Purchase access to various MHFA learning tools and 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 on keeping up with MHFA Instructor skills and knowledge.

Maintaining the accreditation

  • Sign the Instructor Agreement every year for the renewal of your membership.
  • Pay the annual membership. The first payment is to be made 1 month before the completion of 12 months from the last day of training.
  • Deliver successfully a minimum of three MHFA India trainings annually.
  • Participate in a minimum of two evidence-based and scientific events to keep up with ongoing mental health updates.
  • Respect and adhere to the signed agreement and its terms and conditions.
  • Carry 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.

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

Simple Steps to Enroll

Follow the Quick five steps, get selected, and secure your place in the MHFA Course with ease and clarity.

Step 1 Apply

Apply and submit your application form with required details

Step 2 Review

MHFA Team Reviews and evaluates your application

Step 3 Interview

Attend a short screening Interview by the MHFA Senior Team members

Step 4 Acceptance

Receive a confirmation from MHFA team Abroad and inland through an email

Step 5 Enroll

Complete Payment to secure your seat for the next session

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Dual Certification

You don’t have to choose just one course to teach. You can get dual certified as an Adult and Youth MHFA Instructor by taking both trainings separately. To take the trainings, you just need active First Aider certification in both curricula.

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Virtual Training Requirements

The following technology is required to join a virtual Instructor training:

  • Computer: Windows or Apple computer (desktop or laptop) or a tablet with iOS, Android or Windows. Due to compatibility issues with Zoom, do not use a Chromebook for the live training sessions.
  • Internal or external HD webcam.
  • Internet connection: We recommend an internet connection speed of at least 5 Mbps (upload and download). You can test your internet speed at speedtest.net.
  • Computer microphone and speakers:For the best experience, join the course from a tablet or computer. Joining via the Zoom mobile app is prohibited due to its limited capabilities. If your computer does not have a microphone and speakers, you can use the dial-in option from your phone for audio.

Take the First Step Toward Becoming an MHFA Instructor

Start your certification journey and move one step closer to teaching others how to respond when it matters most.

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