This 8-hour online course introduces the basics of mental health and psychological first aid in the school and workplace. It includes a discussion on mental health in the school and the workplace setting, dealing with mental health problems, providing
immediate mental health or psychological first aid, dealing with the crisis, and referral systems. Designed for psychologists, psychometricians, social workers, professional teachers, guidance counselors, and allied professionals, this equips the participants
with knowledge and skills that can help address emerging mental health issues in the school or workplace setting. With the passage of the RA11036 or Philippine Mental Health Act, this course provides important learning to equip and empower professionals to
provide much needed mental health services, in line with and within the scope of their respective professions.
At the end of the son-line course, the participants will have the knowledge and skills to deal with emerging mental health issues among individuals in the school and workplace setting. Specifically, the participants will learn how to conduct mental
health and psychological first aid, both for emerging mental health problems and for emergency situations. This course will equip participants with the ability to provide immediate/primary MH services and follow referral procedures and systems, when necessary.
Renz Christian Argao is a registered psychologist and a registered psychometrician. Renz is one of the handfuls of Filipinos who hold international recognition as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic
Stress. With more than 10 years of experience in the field, Renz has been involved in clinic administration, case management, psychotherapy, psychological counseling, psychological assessment, and mental health and psychosocial support services.
Apart from his clinical practice, Renz has been involved in the delivery of psychological services to survivors of calamities and armed conflict. He has also worked with various companies, schools, and institutions in the delivery of psychological
services to employees and students, development of mental health policies in the workplace, and conduct of mental health programs for various organizations.
He is a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy major in Clinical Psychology degree at the University of Santo Tomas, where he also finished his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology degree, magna cum laude.
SmarterOne PH is an on-line start-up company for continuing professional development training, courses, and programs for the global Filipino. We offer on-line and on-demand courses, corporate training, distance learning for professionals and those who simply wish to develop their skills and careers. We are also an on-line platform where accredited continuing professional development program providers can deliver their courses, allowing professionals to learn on-the-go!
