Psychological First Aid

This course equips learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection.   

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.

3 - Year Certification in Psychological First Aid

Who It's For

Course is adaptable to all audiences (youth, workplace, professional responder).


Teacher

Psychological First Aid Instructor


Pre-Requisites

  • 16 years of age (recommended)
  • Psychological First Aid - Self Care Online Course (Required for blended option only)


Completion

  • Successfully participate in 100% of the in-class course
  • Successfully complete the online course:  (Psychological First Aid Self Care (required for blended option only)

Duration:  12 Hours in class or 45-90 minutes online learning and 7 hours in-class

Participant Materials

  • Psychological First Aid Workbook (print)
  • Look, Listen, Link, Live cards
  • Psychological First Aid - Self Care online course (required for blended option)
  • Psychological First Aid - Caring for Others online course (optional)
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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