PDC54064 - Understanding Mental Health Conditions for Fitness Trainers

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Version Effective: 16th of December, 2025
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Microcredential Summary

Duration: 4 hours | Delivery: 100% Online | Access: 12 Months

This online micro-credential will provide an overview of mental health issues in Australia and outlines the first response when encountering a person with a mental health condition or experiencing a traumatic event or crisis. The micro-credential will outline appropriate strategies for the first responder to use in managing the situation until professional help is available.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

 

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this micro-credential should work or study in the health and/or fitness profession.

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
No data available.
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
Skill Area
  • Fitness Sport and Recreation
  • Health

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This micro-credential provides Professional Development for health and/or fitness professionals.

Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded continuing professional development (CPD) hours, a digital badge and can download a certificate of completion.

Structure
Standard Micro-credential Structure

4 hours of self-paced online learning.

  • Online
  • Mixed Mode
  • On-campus

Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Learning Outcomes
  1. Outline the incidence and causes of mental health conditions in Australia
  2. Describe the appropriate response strategies recommended as a first responder when managing a person in crisis
  3. Understand methods of managing the person once a crisis has de-escalated
  4. Discuss why professional help is recommended and list referral pathways in Australia.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

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