Psychological First Aid Instructor

Psychological First Aid Instructors support the delivery of our Psychological First Aid course.

Candidates will develop competencies in facilitating case-based learning, and how to support learners in understanding a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.

Certification

Psychological First Aid Instructor certificate is available for download upon successful completion of training and is valid for 3 years.


Who It's For

Instructors who wish to deliver the Psychological First Aid classroom-based course.


Teacher

Certified Red Cross Psychological First Aid Instructor Trainer


Pre-Requisites


Completion

Attend and participate in 100% of the course.  A post-course, competency-based teaching experience with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor may be required.

Duration:  Classroom: 14 hours


Participant Materials

  • Instructor Guide - Psychological First Aid
  • Psychological First Aid Workbook (digital and/or print)
  • Media Presentation
  • Look, Listen, Link, Live cards
  • Online instructional resources on Boulevard
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Course Content

  • Loss, stress, and grief and how they affect us
  • Psychological First Aid
  • How to facilitate problem-based/case study learning
  • Selecting, planning and facilitating an activity