VO2 Health Focus

Psychological First Aid

$145

This classroom-based certification course is for those who require more in-depth knowledge and techniques to recognize and assist people in crisis after experiencing loss, grief, trauma, and stress, with an emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will apply the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model – a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social well-being that teaches learners how to support themselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress and linking them to resources and supports within themselves or in their community. The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community.

While mental health first aid programs teach how to help someone experiencing a mental health emergency, Red Cross Psychological First Aid is a resiliency-based program for everyone that offers prevention and coping strategies for dealing with different types of stress resulting from various types of trauma.

Course Delivery Options

  • Blended Learning is a combination of independent learning and in-class practical skills. Once registered you will receive an email from the Canadian Red Cross with your online course invite. You are required to login and complete the online portion of the course at your own pace prior to attending the in-class session.
  • Traditional Classroom in person interactive classroom experience where participants gain first aid/CPR knowledge and have an opportunity to practice their skills with support of a First Aid/CPR Instructor.
Course Online Course In-class Training
Psychological First Aid – Blended 1-1.5 hours 7 hours
Psychological First Aid – Traditional n/a 12 hours

When you register for the above course, you are selecting the date, time and location for your in-class training session. Please note, that online portion of the course needs to be completed before attending the in-class session. Should you cancel the in-class session you will have to reschedule and complete the in-class training within 30 days.

COURSE CONTENT

  • The Red Cross
  • Case Studies
  • Psychological First Aid
  • Operational Principals
  • Stress, Distress
  • Loss and Grief
  • Trauma
  • Indicators
  • Vulnerable Populations
  • Supportive Communications
  • Look, Listen, Link, Live
  • Resiliency and Protective Factors
  • Protection
  • Polices, Legislation
  • Self-Care

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

PARTICIPANT MATERIALS

  • Psychological First Aid workbook (print)
  • Look, Listen, Link, Live
  • Psychological Firs Aid – Blended (Online access via PIN)
  • Psychological First Aid certificate

DURATION

  • CPR A: 6.5 hours in-class OR 3.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning*
  • CPR C: 7.5 hours in-class OR 4.5 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning*
  • HCP/BLS: 9.5 hours in-class only

INSTRUCTOR

First Aid/CPR Instructor

PREREQUISITE

Participant must be 16 years of age or older

COMPLETION

  • Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
  • Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
  • Attend and participate in 100% of the course

CERTIFICATION

3-year certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR Level A or C
HCP/BLS certification period is one year

RECERTIFICATION

  • CPR A: 4 hours in-class OR 3 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning*
  • CPR C: 5 hours in-class OR 4 hours in-class + 4 hours online learning*
  • HCP/BLS: 9.5 hours in-class only

*On-line learning time will vary depending on the learner.