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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.

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.

Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonials!

Sukhmanpreet Kaur
13 hours ago
I recently completed my Standard First Aid & CPR Level C course with Coast2Coast. The instructor was very clear, patient, and supportive. The hands-on practice was helpful and well organized. I felt confident and comfortable during the training. Highly recommend this training provider!
Katherine Halpen
15 hours ago
Sails Rafique was an amazing instructor and really made the class for me! I learned so much from her and she was so kind. She answered all of my questions and explained very thoroughly. I feel comfortable and confident in applying the methods that I learned if that scenario ever arises.
Clark Bradley
15 hours ago
I took the First Responder/EMR Course. Ezz was a very knowledgeable and personable instructor. There was good amount of hands on practice (with good quality equipment!) to complement the lecture material. I would recommend this course if you are need.
Patrick Nother
15 hours ago
Took the EMR course with Ezz. He is a great instructor. Learned a lot!
Thanks Ezz!
Jackson Werstine
15 hours ago
Great EMR Course. Ezz was a great instructor.
jayden condie
15 hours ago
EMR with Ezz was amazing he’s genuine and wants you to pass so helps you through it all. He’s joyful and make you laugh but also teaches you all you need to know.
Stan Skipper
15 hours ago
Ezz did a great job teaching me my EMR and FR course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Stan! We agree, Ezz is fantastic at teaching the EMR course. So glad you had such a great experience with your first aid course in London 💪. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Grant
15 hours ago
Just had Ezz for the EMR course. Was a very informative course and was taught very well by Ezz. extremely enjoyable to be a part of his class.
Tyler Ellis
15 hours ago
Andrew Armour
15 hours ago
Great instructor! Loved the course
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Andrew! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Jo Macdonnell
15 hours ago
Ezz is an amazing instructor! He makes you feel super comfortable to make mistakes and learn. I am thankful I had an instructor like Ezz
Danielle P
2 days ago
Having Selina as our instructor for the day definitely made the learning experience more enjoyable and fun. Lots of Information and many great laughs.
Emma Jade
2 days ago
khalid kaissi
2 days ago
Sharareh is very informative and active instructor. She was very engaged with class and her teaching method is excellent and entertaining.
TESTY 7656
3 days ago
Sharareh is very excellent instructor. She is very paitent, very active, and made the first aid really interesting. I am so glad I took my course with her.
A. M.
3 days ago
Wonderful, engaging and knowledgeable instructor!! Thank you!!
Dreamer_Jsoul
3 days ago
I had a great experience attending the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C class today with instructor AHAMED ELSAID. The way he explains everything is very clear and interesting, which makes the class easy to understand and engaging. He pays close attention to how each of us practices CPR and carefully observes our performance to make sure we are doing everything correctly whether it is bandaging, applying a tourniquet, or proper body positioning. He is very supportive, patient, and encouraging, which creates a comfortable and positive learning environment. He is also a dentist, which adds to his strong healthcare knowledge and confidence while teaching. Overall, it was a very informative and positive experience, and I’m glad I attended his class.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dreamer_Jsoul! We're so glad you had such a positive and informative experience with instructor AHAMED ELSAID. We agree that he is exceptional at making the Standard First Aid class engaging and clear, and his attention to detail, like observing your CPR practice, truly makes a difference for our students in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team

Chuck Farkas
3 days ago
A wonderful day with eight dedicated women from Niagara Vision in Niagara Falls…the weather outside was a winter mess but the training inside was a absolute success!!
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Chuck Farkas! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that despite the 'winter mess' outside, the First Aid training for the dedicated women from Niagara Vision was an 'absolute success.' We appreciate you sharing your positive experience, which reflects the quality we strive for from our North York office and all locations. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Hira Khan
4 days ago
He is an amazing instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hira! We're so happy to hear your instructor provided an amazing experience for your Standard First Aid course in Brampton. 💪 Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

FRANCOIS EFING ASSOUA
5 days ago
Mr Loveleen Singh is an Excellent Teacher very informative and Proactive I enjoyed the training.
Response from the owner:Francois, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Antoinette Moulton
5 days ago
Great work Selina
Response from the owner:Thank you, Antoinette! We're so glad you had a great experience with Selina. We agree, Selina truly does great work making our Standard First Aid courses engaging and informative in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team

Elizabeth Faller
5 days ago
Excellent day. Very informative and fun. Instructor had a great sense of humour.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elizabeth! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had an excellent, informative, and fun day, and that our instructor's sense of humour made your Standard First Aid training in North York enjoyable. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dana Barnabe
5 days ago
Selina was fantastic – she had lots of information to share and was super knowledgeable!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dana! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina was fantastic and shared so much valuable information during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We agree, she's incredibly knowledgeable! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Anne Miller
5 days ago
Excellent, in-depth First Aid training!
Amber Negi
5 days ago
selina was super funny and fun, loved it and learned a lot
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amber Negi! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Selina made your Standard First Aid course in North York super fun and that you learned a lot. We agree, she's fantastic at making the learning experience engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Memoona
5 days ago
Carel was my teacher.i took the class before but today the instructor made sure i understand and i am leaving the class more confident. Carel has wild knowledge in the field.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Memoona! 🎉 We're so glad that Carel made such a positive impact on your learning experience in Nepean, making sure you truly understood the material and left feeling more confident. We agree, Carel has fantastic knowledge, which truly enhances our Red Cross certification courses. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriella Grenaway
5 days ago
She was great! Very funny! Learned lots!
Layla D
5 days ago
Ariana Faller
5 days ago
Selina is so fun and very informative
Andreas Blamoutsis
5 days ago
Selina Rawe was my instructor and she was amazing and a super fun instructor!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Andreas! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Selina Rawe made your experience learning essential Standard First Aid skills so positive and fun in East York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Liam Grassby
5 days ago
Selina was incredible and very thorough in her teaching. All of her insights were incredibly useful and will save lives in the future.
Joseph Abbas
5 days ago
Carel was excellent, professional and taught the class very well! Definitely would recommend people to come here for their certification
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joseph Abbas! We're so glad to hear Carel was excellent, professional, and taught the class so well in Nepean. We agree, Carel is fantastic at making sure everyone understands their Red Cross certification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! 🙏 – The Coast2Coast Team

Dennis Osaigbovo Osagie
5 days ago
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Michael Song
5 days ago
Carel is a very good instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael Song! We're so glad to hear Carel was a very good instructor for your CPR/AED training in Nepean. ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Katia Knopf
5 days ago
My instructor was Teresa Kwoon and she did a great job at showing me what I needed to learn
Sarah Leonard
5 days ago
Teresa Kwoon was amazing! Great teacher, very informative, and made everything very easy to learn and understand. Fun and interesting class!
mackenzie cluett
5 days ago
We had Jan Gibson teach our bls course and she was absolutely incredible!! Very kind and thorough!
Response from the owner:Thank you, mackenzie cluett! We're so glad to hear Jan Gibson was absolutely incredible and so thorough during your BLS Provider course in Newmarket. We agree, she's fantastic at what she does! 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Daniella Hollett
5 days ago
Walaa is an amazing instructor. Great course and overall experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Daniella! 🎉 We're so glad you found Walaa to be an amazing instructor. It's wonderful to hear you had a great overall experience with your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Rowena Gao
5 days ago
I like the training very much. The instructor Walaa is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Naomi
5 days ago
My instructor Walaa was amazing. Great class with clear and precise information. Thanks again Walaa!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Naomi! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Walaa provided such an amazing class with clear and precise information for your Standard First Aid in Mississauga. We think Walaa is fantastic too! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Allison Creech, N.D.
5 days ago
Walla provided an exceptional course! Very well delivered and engaging. Thank you Walla 😊
Wajeeha Siddiqui
5 days ago
Ms. Walaa is superb.
Jasmine Socan
5 days ago
Miss Walaa was wonderful and i learned a lot! she explains everything so well
Christina Magtibay
5 days ago
Wonderful experience this time around! our instructor Walaa was amazing at explaining instructions and adds perfect reasons why interventions are done. Amazing experience learned a lot !
Anjana Raj
6 days ago
I completed my Standard First Aid, CPR/AED training with Trainer Joyal and had a great experience. The class was clear, well organized, and very practical. Joyal was patient, supportive, and explained everything in an easy way. I feel more confident to handle emergencies now. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anjana! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with Joyal. We agree, Joyal is excellent at making complex topics like Standard First Aid training easy to understand and practical, especially for our Kitchener courses. It's wonderful that you feel more confident to handle emergencies now! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team

Tolani Olamide Olatunde
6 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Tolani Olamide Olatunde! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kareem Stinson
6 days ago
Great teaching
Response from the owner:Hello Kareen! 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!
Olivia Manning
1 week ago
I completed my BLS with Suzzette! She was a fantastic instructor! She was very positive, gave great feedback, and ensured we understood everything and felt confident in our skills. It was clear she has a deep passion for this! 100/10 experience, we need more instructors like her!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Suzzette is a fantastic instructor, and it's wonderful to hear how her positive approach and dedication made you feel confident in your BLS Provider skills in Toronto. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Qamar Alqaisi
1 week ago
I joined the first responder course, and it has been an excellent experience. The content is well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics understandable. The instructor is knowledgeable, engaging, and always ready to answer questions. I especially appreciated the practical exercises and real-world examples, which helped me apply what I learned immediately. Overall, this course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to join first responder /EMR courses
Response from the owner:Thank you, Qamar Alqaisi! 🎉 We're so pleased to hear you had an excellent experience with our First Responder course in London and that you especially appreciated the practical exercises and real-world examples. We're glad our First Aid training exceeded your expectations. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Andrew Enniss
1 week ago
Great work by the instructor, Ahmed Elsaid. He was able to connect real life circumstances with the various topics.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Andrew Enniss! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ahmed Elsaid made the Standard First Aid course so engaging by connecting the topics to real-life circumstances in Oakville. We agree, that's a fantastic teaching skill! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

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