The course teaches participants about the signs and symptoms of mental health literacy and provides practical skills needed to support someone experiencing a mental health problem, or in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. It informs participants the types of help and supports available and how to help someone access the support they need using a practical, evidence based action plan.
Training format:
Self paced eLearning modules - 6 to 8 hours to complete
Participants must allow for adequate time to complete the 6-8 hours eLearning component prior and notify the trainer prior by the due date prior to the 1st scheduled interactive Zoom session.
Instructor led video conferencing sessions - 2 x 2.5 hours
Total CPD hours 12 scientific
Course Timeline:
Registration closes - Monday 27th July 2026 unless sold out prior
eLearning materials distributed - Monday 3rd of August 2026
eLearning must be completed by - Monday 31st August 2026
Zoom links sent to participants - Multiple links will be sent; one at the time of registration, the day prior to the first zoom session and one hour prior to the zoom session.
1st Online Zoom session - Wednesday 16th September 2026
2nd Online Zoom session - Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Webinar Times - 16th September & 23rd September 2026:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
SA, NT - 7:00 pm - 9:30pm
WA - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Presented by:
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Marcy Patsanza - Mkonto
Dental Hygienist (with Psychology Qualifications)
AdvDipOralHlth(DentHygn), BPsychSc
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Marcy moved to Australia as a teenager to pursue a career in dentistry. After practicing as a Dental Hygienist for several years, her career path took a twist, leading her to explore the field of psychology.
With nearly a decade of experience as a dental hygienist, Marcy has worked in private practice, aged care settings, and rural and remote communities through the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Her awareness of the critical need for mental health support in communities inspired her to pursue a degree in psychology, which she completed in 2022. She is currently completing her honours equivalent, which will enable her to obtain provisional registration as a psychologist by the end of the year. Following this, she plans to enrol in the Master’s program next year to work towards full registration.
Alongside her dental career, Marcy has been working in the human services sector for the past two years at AnglicareSA, supporting vulnerable young people through services that place a strong emphasis on prioritising mental health and well-being.
Marcy’s mission is to integrate her expertise in both fields, ensuring that mental well-being is given priority in dental care. As a result, Marcy has since become an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor and now delivers this training to dental professionals. Additionally, Marcy has also contributed to the TAFE SA Advanced Diploma of Oral Health curriculum as a member of TAFE SA’s Course Advisory Committee by promoting and sharing insight on the integration of trauma-informed care into dental practice.
Registration cost: Members $225 Non-Members $400
Please note this a non-refundable and non-transferrable course due to the third party operator. If any of the above stated e-learning or zoom sessions are not completed, you will not be able to continue with the course, you will need to re-enrol at your own expense.