AMSSA invites you to register for the new BCSIS E-learning workshop on Refugee Mental Health, which is now available on the AMSSA Learning Management System site. The online workshop has been developed for front-line Settlement staff working with Refugees.

All refugees are survivors of trauma to some extent, and Refugee Mental Health is complex, because the refugee experience is characterized by danger, loss, and uncertainty. The training module identifies different refugee categories in Canada, stages of refuge and resettlement stress factors that contribute to mental health challenges for Refugees. It describes approaches and practical tools for assessing refugee trauma and addressing mental health needs. The module will help front-line workers recognize the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma/burnout and best practices for self-care.

AMSSA anticipates high registration demand, so please note it can take 3 – 5 business days to register users to the AMSSA Learning Management System. AMSSA encourages team members to take the workshop together as a group.

Here is the link for registration:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RefugeeMentalHealth-module

After completion of the module and the evaluation, learners will receive a certificate of completion.  AMSSA welcomes your feedback through the evaluation process.

Details and technical specifications about the e-learning module:

The e-learning workshop is an online course module, not a live event. The e-learning module includes six sections and will take 1.5 hours to complete.

The e-learning module can be taken as an individual and can be self-paced. It will automatically save where users leave off and resume when the user logs in again. There are quizzes and discussion questions at the end of each section. AMSSA encourages teams to take the e-learning module as a groups and recommend scheduling more time to go through the discussion questions.

Technical requirements of the online training module include:

• Computer
• Speaker or headphones
• Internet
• The minimum system requirements are:
  • Windows: Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera
  • Mac: Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome
  • Flash Player 10 or later
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Cookies must be enabled