Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Issued by National Council for Mental Wellbeing · US
Train to teach the youth US Mental Health First Aid curriculum after meeting its application requirements.
A little more about it
Certified First Aiders can apply for instructor certification in the curriculum they intend to teach. The program combines an application, preparation, an instructor-led training course and follow-up work. Instructors must continue teaching their curriculum at least three times per year to maintain certification.
What this credential means
Permission within the issuer’s educational program to teach its curriculum; not a clinical healthcare or therapy license.
Verification means we found evidence of the offering. It does not mean we endorse it or guarantee recognition.
What you receive
Youth MHFA Instructor certification
- Youth MHFA Instructor certification
Format: not confirmed. The stated credential is included.
What it takes
- Hold current First Aider certification in the curriculum to be taught
- Complete the application and required preparation
Exam: not confirmed. Practical assessment: not confirmed.
Where you can get it
Eligibility, local availability and any additional prerequisites must be confirmed with the issuing organization. International access has not been established.
Worldwide eligibility has not been confirmed. Source-confirmed languages: English.
Validity & renewal
The validity period has not been confirmed. Check the provider for current terms.
Renewal is required.
Sources & verification
- Official offering at mentalhealthfirstaid.org Primary issuer or provider source
- Supporting source at mentalhealthfirstaid.org
- Supporting source at mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Retrieved official instructor-process, First Aider/instructor comparison and pricing pages. They confirm Adult/Youth instructor routes, prerequisite certification, US$2,400 virtual course and ongoing teaching requirement.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Prices, availability and requirements can change. The provider’s current terms take precedence.
Editorial scores, not user ratings: unusualness 1/5 · practical usefulness 4/5. How we score.