Health Education Leadership & Prevention (H.E.L.P.) Certificate

Issued by UNC Charlotte

The Health Education Leadership & Prevention (H.E.L.P.) Certificate program provides students with non-academic credit for participating in national prevention training opportunities on various health and wellbeing issues. Students will gain the skills and confidence to provide support, connect peers with appropriate resources, and respond effectively to mental health, interpersonal violence, substance use, identity-based issues, and medical emergencies.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Green Dot Overview Training (required for certificate)
QPR Training (required for certificate)
Select two of the following training opportunities: Recovery Ally Training, Opioid First Aid, or Stop the Bleed (required for certificate)
Mental Health First Aid (8 hours - required to become certified as advanced and earn the microcredential)
Green Dot Bystander Training (3 hours - required to become certified as advanced and earn the microcredential)