Microcredential – Apply Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work
This course empowers mental health peer workers to harness their personal experiences to foster hope and recovery in others. Designed for those with lived experience of mental health challenges, this training provides a robust framework for ethically and effectively sharing personal stories within professional boundaries.
Participants will discover positive and impactful communication strategies, including respecting privacy, informed consent, and managing personal and cultural differences. Explore the Recovery Model, establish personal and professional boundaries, and develop skills in attentive behaviour and skilled listening. By integrating self-reflection and goal-setting practices, this course aims to enhance the peer worker’s ability to build rapport, reduce stigma, and provide genuine hope and practical support to others navigating mental health challenges.
Course Structure
Unit - Apply Lived Experience in Mental Health Peer Work
- Expectation of the use of lived experience
- Basic framework and guidelines
- Ways of communicating lived experiences
- Policy and guidelines for disclosure
- Sharing stories from own lived experience
- Disorders, fears and phobias
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
- Establishing personal boundaries and guidelines
- Clear understanding of an appropriate relationship
- The Recovery Model
- Privacy and consent parameters
- Informed consent
- Goal achievement
- Self-reflection
- Impact on carers and family members
- Holding onto hope for recovery or improvement
- Seeking input about ways to use lived experiences
- Positive sharing
- Impact and implications of sharing
- Building rapport for positive sharing
- Attending behaviour and skilful listening
- Ethics and values
- Miscellaneous ethical issues
- Self-determination
- Accepting and working with difference
- Cultural, linguistic and religious diversity
- Interacting with people from different backgrounds
- Individual needs
- Foreseeable harm
- Breach of duty of care
- Standard of care
- Job roles within an organisation
- Working to reduce the stigma of mental illness
- Overcoming barriers
- Providing hope
- Goal setting
Study Hours
Estimated duration 15 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
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Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development microcredentials for individuals working or aspiring to work in the community and health services sectors.
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