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Psychological First Aid Course

This course is designed for anyone 16 years (recommended) or older who is interested in learning about how psychology plays just as important a role as physical first aiders in our day-to-day lives. Psychological First Aid teaches participants about the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief of themselves and others. It is important for participants to understand these effects so they are able to help themselves or others handle life’s challenges or mental health issues. 

We all know someone who is suffering with their mental health whether that is from stress, trauma or grief. What we may not know is how they are coping with their problem. Many of those who are suffering require emotional and psychological support in order to properly heal.

This course focuses on self-care and personal protection so participants can learn to build resiliency against these challenges and maintain a proper balance of their mental, emotional and physical health. Not only will you learn how to help yourself, you will also learn how to identify and prevent stress for others and become a caring, supportive listener.

Psychological First Aid Course Coast2Coast
All In-Class Training:12 hours teaching time
Online Blended Training:90 minutes online
7 hours teaching time
Course Content:

The 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

Requirements:

16 years of age (recommended)

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification:Certificate will be issued, valid for 3 years

Online Psychological First Aid Training Courses

For those who do not have groups of 8+ participants to complete the in-class Psychological First Aid course, we also offer online-only training courses. Our online-only Psychological First Aid courses allow you to learn valuable skills from the comfort of your own home.

At Coast2Coast, we offer two types of Psychological First Aid online training courses. These include: Self Care or Caring for Others. If you’d like to complete both, you may choose the bundle option for a discounted price. Select a course below to learn more about it.

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Testimonials!

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Jake King
1 day ago
Completed my First aid and CPR course there today! Great experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jake! 🎉 We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course with us in Nepean today. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Pedram Ehyaii
1 day ago
Had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pedram! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati in Richmond Hill. He does a wonderful job of making our CPR/AED training engaging and easy to follow. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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jinky paulino
1 day ago
Ali is so great and amazing.
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Alina
1 day ago
Excellent BLS course! The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything clearly. The hands-on practice made me feel much more confident in performing CPR and using an AED. The course was well organized, interactive, and easy to follow. I highly recommend it to anyone needing BLS certification or a refresher.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alina! 🎉 We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence during your BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Vincent Idos
1 day ago
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Harsha Billava Raja
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Harsha! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Nepean for your next recertification when you need to renew your CPR/AED training. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Paula Valverde
1 day ago
Maria was an amazing instructor, she made the course dynamic and easy to remember. Gracias!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Paula! 🙏 We agree, Maria is wonderful at keeping the class dynamic and helping the information stick. We're so glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Yasaman Mohammadzadeh
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Yasaman! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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katarina lai
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Katarina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Shawn Skrzek
1 day ago
Excellent, Tatiana Briceno was my Teacher. She is Extremely Knowledgeable, has a Fantastic Teaching Method, is Very Friendly, and help’s and assures all students. I “ Highly Recommend Tatiana”, as well as Coast2Coast First Aid. Well done, great job.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shawn! 🎉 We agree that Tatiana Briceno is a fantastic teacher who is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. We are glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with her in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Asuda Hasan
1 day ago
Mostafa Elsaid is the top trainer. His teaching style ensures that the information stays with you permanently.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Asuda! 🎉 We completely agree that Mostafa Elsaid is an outstanding trainer who makes the information stick. We are so glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Burlington. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Benoit Cardin
2 days ago
Great hands on course. I feel I am better prepared to react and manange emergencies until professional help arrives.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Benoit! 🙏 We're glad the hands-on practice helped you feel confident and prepared to handle emergencies. Our goal is always to deliver top-quality Standard First Aid training here in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Margaret L Murre
2 days ago
Elhamy was a very good CPR instructor – friendly and fast paced environment. I recommend this class.
Response from the owner:Hi Maggslilly! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
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Derval Dryden
2 days ago
Professional facility that was clean and had appropriate amenities. Class was taught by Azra. She was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Amazing experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Derval! 🎉 We agree, Azra is wonderful and does a fantastic job of keeping the classroom professional and friendly. It is great to hear you enjoyed our clean facility and amenities during your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Nkosinothando Mhlanga
2 days ago
The experience as someone who just got the certificate to have general first aid skills exceeded my expectations. The instructor Maria was highly skilled and made sure to add as much context and examples where possible. Thank you for the training!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nkosinothando! 🙏 We agree, Maria is wonderful at providing real-world context and examples to make the training engaging. We are so glad we could exceed your expectations for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Michael Medeiros
2 days ago
IT was a great day to learn CPR. The location wasn't the greatest. The instructor was well informed and lots of hands on learning was done.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! 🎉 We are so glad you had a great day learning life-saving skills during your CPR/AED training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Christine Guay
2 days ago
Great training. Small class. Very thorough and welcoming.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christine! 🎉 We are so glad you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and the small class size during your Standard First Aid course in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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petra patasi
3 days ago
Maria was an excellent instructor! She made the First Aid course engaging, interactive, and easy to follow. She explained each topic clearly, encouraged questions, and created a comfortable learning environment. The hands-on practice and real-life scenarios helped build my confidence in applying first aid skills. Her enthusiasm and supportive teaching style made the course both enjoyable and informative!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Petra! 🎉 We agree, Maria is fantastic at keeping classes engaging and interactive. We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Leann Davis
3 days ago
Dimitrih was an excellent instructor. Had a great day
Response from the owner:Hi Leann! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor at Coast2Coast Brampton location. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
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Pierre Riccardo
3 days ago
I was a little worried at first of the way the training would proceed , but my trainer Maria Mcguiness was very professional and knew how to make us feel comfortable and she knew her stuff …I sincerely would take the class again if it was only for her. The training was easy to understand and she was available to assist.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pierre! 🎉 We're so glad Maria Mcguiness was able to put your worries to rest and make the training feel comfortable and easy to understand. She really does know her stuff, and we're proud to have her leading our Standard First Aid courses in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Oyinkansola Sorinmade
3 days ago
Hi guys my name is Abigael and it was my first time doing the BLS certification for my nursing program. My instructor was Rasha and she was SO amazing, I really learned a lot in that class there was such a great vibe! I was so nervous but she really explained everything well and made it all so easy to understand. Overall 10/10 experience I would totally recommend this to everyone looking to get their BLS certification!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Abigael! 🎉 We agree, Rasha is wonderful at easing nerves and making the BLS Provider course in Brampton so easy to understand. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Lmia Mursal
3 days ago
I just did my Red Cross CPR-C + AED renewal, and it was exactly what I needed. The instructor, Nida Farooque, made everything clear and didn’t just rush through. We practiced adult, child, and infant CPR multiple times until we were confident. The AED trainer was exactly like the real one. I highly recommend it to anyone in healthcare, nursing, or PSW who needs yearly renewal. Fast and professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lmia! 🎉 We agree that Nida Farooque is excellent at making sure everyone gets enough hands-on practice to feel fully confident. We are glad you had such a fast and professional experience earning your Red Cross certification in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Robert Wheeler
4 days ago
Dimitrih was the best instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Robert! 🎉 We agree that Dimitrih is an amazing instructor who makes CPR/AED training both engaging and easy to learn. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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石田愛結
4 days ago
英語で少し不安でしたが講師の先生がとても優しく、私が分からない顔していると日本語訳して下さり本当に感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。講習内容もとてもわかりやすく説明して下さりました。
Response from the owner:Thank you, 石田愛結! 🙏 We are so glad our instructor helped make you feel comfortable and took the extra time to translate and explain the course content clearly. It is great to hear you had a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jeena James
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Jeena! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Mississauga for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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