Psychological First Aid

This certification course teaches the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief. It has an emphasis on self-care and personal protection, as well as providing care for others.

Learners will be introduced to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model - a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing that teaches learners how to support themselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress. The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community.

This course is for anyone who wants to practice self-care, learn to care for others, and requires a valid workplace ready certification in this field. 

This course is suitable for all audiences (Youth, Workplace, Professional Responder)

Location

Swift Response Pickering

1815 Ironstome Manor, Unit 14a

Duration

45-90 minutes online learning and 7 hours in-class

Certification

3-year certification in Psychological First Aid

Course Content

Case-based learning and discussion will be tailored to the audience and include the following content:

• Introduction to Red Cross
• Case Studies
• Psychological First Aid
• Operational Principles
• Stress, Distress
• Loss and Grief
• Trauma
• Indicators
• Vulnerable Populations
• Supportive Communication
• Look, Listen, Link, Live
• Resiliency and Protective Factors
• Protection
• Policies, Legislation
• Self-Care

For more information, please contact us.