Attending live sessions The live sessions are focused on advancing your knowledge with the support of an MHFA England Instructor Member and are an opportunity to practise your Mental Health First Aid skills with other learners. The first session will introduce you to your instructor, other learners on the course, and some of the fundamental concepts that underpin Mental Health First Aid. It is also an opportunity to make sure that all your equipment is working and ask any questions about the course. Accessing the live sessions – You will need a computer with a webcam, a microphone, and a stable internet connection. – Log into the Online Learning Hub using your email address and your chosen password and log into the Online Youth Mental Health Champion course that you have been assigned to. The live session will open 15 minutes before the advertised course start time. When the live session is open, you will see a camera icon flashing on the menu in the top right-hand corner of your screen. – When you join the live session, you will be prompted to join with your camera and microphone. These are necessary for you to fully be able to participate in the live sessions. – If possible, you should exit other applications and windows on your computer before you enter the live session. Preparing for the live session – Ensure you have completed all the individual learning activities in advance of the live session, as the instructor will be using this time to build on this knowledge. Prepare any questions you have about the content in advance. If you haven’t completed some activities, it may be difficult to participate in the skills practice during the session.
– Bring this workbook with you, as there are some activities that will require you to read from or write in it during the session. – Find a quiet space – minimise background noise by turning off the television and radio, and consider using headphones for the course audio. – Try not to sit directly in front of or beside a bright light source so that you can be seen clearly. It will be important for the instructor to be able to see you during the course. – Try to place yourself away from any distractions and turn mobile phones off or put them on silent once you have successfully joined the online session. Live session group agreement – Mobiles off or on silent please – We keep to time – We respect each others’ views – Confidentiality ‒ personal details shared in this room remain in this room – Opt out/personal safety ‒ don’t do or say anything that makes you feel uncomfortable – No such thing as a silly question ‒ ask if you don’t understand – We all get involved, ‘share the air’ – Enjoy the course ‒ it’s serious subject matter but we can enjoy learning
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