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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!

Terunesh Lawson
2 hours ago
Exceptional teaching method. Very thorough and interactive. Best first aid/cpr that I’ve ever taken that I wouldn’t mind staying longer! Thanks Dimitri, you’re amazing!
Rayana Chambers
2 hours ago
Dimitrih was the absolute best! Extremely thorough and patient, you can tell he is passionate and very knowledgeable! 10 stars!
Thitaman nguyen
19 hours ago
I really enjoyed this First Aid class. Julia explained everything clearly and made the lesson easy to understand. I feel more confident now in handling emergency situations.
Prem Rajah
22 hours ago
Selina, prabhjot
angel farrer
22 hours ago
Selina & Prabhjot were amazing instructors
Rick Phillips
22 hours ago
Prabhjot and selling were great teachers
Michael Kelleher
22 hours ago
Timmy Cheng
22 hours ago
Selina and prabhjot did an excellent job teaching this course. It was informative and also entertaining at the same time
Daniel Santos
22 hours ago
The course was informative and helpful. While I don't know how much I'll retain this information in an emergency, I'm grateful for the knowledge that Selina and Prabhjot have imparted on me.
James Rosien
22 hours ago
Selina and Prabhjot were excellent instructors for the first aid course.
M Mill
1 day ago
Excellent First Aid & CPR training experience! After years of taking renewals, Coast2Coast stands out. Sign-up was simple, and the online module was well organized, clear, and easy to retain.

For the in-person session, Hassan was outstanding—engaging, practical, and thorough. He reinforced the online material, used realistic scenarios, and answered every question with patience and clarity. I also reached out by email before and after the course for minor items, and both times the responses were prompt, courteous, and helpful—never made to feel like my questions were an inconvenience.

Couldn’t ask for more. I’m confident in the skills I learned and look forward to working with Coast2Coast again. Highly recommend for both individuals and organizations.
Keelan
1 day ago
Excellent Emergency First Aid training with Julia! Clear explanations, engaging delivery, and very practical hands-on learning. The EHC team felt confident and well-prepared after the session. Thanks again!
E Roodaki
2 days ago
I recently took the StandardFirst Aid &CPR course with Mr. Ali at Steels Ave. branch. It was an amazing experience. He is a fantastic instructor who explains everything so clearly. The class was very informative and, most importantly, never boring. Ali is very kind and patient. I highly recommend his classes😊
L Williams
2 days ago
Tracy, our instructor, was absolutely fantastic. She kept the training engaging and humorous and when you're doing a full day of in-class training, it can get tedious and sometimes dull. I never once felt like that with her teaching us. It was such a pleasant day and really made learning fun! A great teacher can really make all the difference!
Millen Girma
2 days ago
Saika Rafique very informative experience. Helped me learn more then I ever have in a First Aid class before. Will definitely be taking her class her in the future and will suggest others to do the same!
mohamad khaled
2 days ago
Saika Rafique did a really great job today teaching first aid seriously !
Rejoice Carter
2 days ago
Saika Rafique was my instructor and she was very informative and friendly
Vaneeza Ch
2 days ago
Saika Rafique was an absolutely pleasure to meet and learn from. thank you for such an informative and inspiring day. I will carry this info with me all day.
Manan Bhati
2 days ago
A P
2 days ago
Tracy was fantastic, thank you so much ! Highly recommend. Love her humour too !
Cheryl Siple
2 days ago
Tracy was excellent , best instructor i have ever had! Learned a lot while having fun!
Rachel Finch
2 days ago
Tracy did our first aid training and she was absolutely amazing!! She was funny, energetic and so friendly. She made the course very enjoyable!!
Maria Ganesh
2 days ago
Excellent instructor. Makes learning fun
Response from the owner:Hi Maria! 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!
Paige Legault
2 days ago
HARISH HARIHARAN
3 days ago
I recently completed the Standard First Aid & CPR training, and it was a great experience. Our trainer, Mr. Joel Fernandez, explained everything clearly and made the class easy to understand. He was patient, professional, and made the training very interactive. I feel more confident now about handling emergency situations. Thank you for the excellent training!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Harish Hariharan! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid training in Kitchener. We agree, Joel Fernandez is excellent at making the class clear, interactive, and easy to understand. It's wonderful that you feel more confident now. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Megan Oswald
3 days ago
Selina was a fabulous instructor, this course was the most fun and engaging first aid course in all the courses I have had.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Megan! We're so happy to hear that Selina was such a fabulous instructor and made your Standard First Aid course in North York so fun and engaging 🎉. We're glad it was the best one you've experienced! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nelbin Antony
3 days ago
Joyal taught all the yhings it really healped me. Good place to learn
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nelbin Antony! We're so glad to hear Joyal's instruction 'really helped' you with your training in Kitchener. We agree, Joyal is excellent at making sure all the key Standard First Aid concepts are clear! 🙏 Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dave Little
3 days ago
A well organized and delivered course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Dave! We're so glad you found our Standard First Aid course in North York to be well organized and delivered. We really strive for that! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Stephanie Stewart-Smith
3 days ago
Joyal was an amazing instructor very patient and understanding. Was very thorough and went at a nice pace for us students.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Stephanie! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Joyal was an amazing instructor. We agree, Joyal's patience and thoroughness make all the difference in our first aid courses in Kitchener! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tangy
3 days ago
Course: SFA – Instructor: Ezz
Great instructor and great course! Very easy to understand, 100% recommend! \(^.^ )
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tangy! 🙏 We're so glad you found Ezz to be a great instructor for your Standard First Aid course and that he made everything 'very easy to understand' in London. We agree, he's fantastic! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Michael Sinaj
3 days ago
Ezz was very knowledgeable about the subject matter.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michael! We agree, Ezz is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter, and we're so glad he made your CPR/AED training in London a great experience. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team

Raghav Chauhan
3 days ago
Had a great experience with joyal as he explained the standard first aid easily and he was very comfortable
Response from the owner:Thank you, Raghav Chauhan! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Joyal made your Standard First Aid course in Kitchener easy to understand. He's truly great at explaining complex topics in a comfortable way. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Prisca Dim
3 days ago
Great CPR class! Joyal was knowledgeable, clear, and made everything easy to understand. I left feeling confident and well-prepared. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Prisca Dim! We're so glad to hear that Joyal made your CPR training in Kitchener easy to understand and left you feeling confident and well-prepared. He's truly excellent! 💪 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Maddy Dos Santos
3 days ago
Highly recommend, very easy process and does not take long!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maddy Dos Santos! 🎉 We're so happy to hear you found our process for Standard First Aid so easy in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Onigbode Oluwatobi
3 days ago
Joyal was a great instructor, loved learning from him.
Mason Yip
3 days ago
Ezz was my instructor for my standard first aid and cpr level c training. He did a great job in conveying the information and was very interactive!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mason! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ezz did such a great job conveying the information and making your Standard First Aid and CPR Level C training in London so interactive. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Cheryl MacLachlan
3 days ago
After my second Standard First Aid/CPR course with Ezz, I feel refreshed in terms of skills but also have a deeper understanding of lots of the “why” behind the content in the course. The blended model was a great way to both explore the content and practice the skills. I’ll be back in 3 years.
Ramy Farag
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Ramy! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your CPR/AED training in Ottawa. We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Daniel
3 days ago
Joyal class
Minty
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Minty! ⭐ We appreciate you choosing Coast2Coast for your Standard First Aid in Mississauga. We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification! Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Julian Battista
3 days ago
The course was very easy to follow along with and went by very quickly all thanks to Teresa. Would recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Julian! We're so glad to hear that Teresa made your CPR/AED training in Etobicoke easy to follow along with and that it went by quickly. She's fantastic at creating an engaging learning environment! 🙏 Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kate Lee
4 days ago
Thank you for the excellent instruction. I learned a lot. I really appreciate it.
Thanks kia
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kate Lee! We're so glad you found our instruction excellent and learned a lot during your Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 🙏 – The Coast2Coast Team

Ckmk
4 days ago
I’ve had Walla as my CPR/ First Aid and BLS instructor multiple times and she is awesome! Highly recommend this location.
Response from the owner: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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility. Stay safe!
Seerat Kang
4 days ago
Walaa did a great job teaching us
Response from the owner:Thank you, Seerat Kang! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making Standard First Aid training engaging and clear. So glad you had a great experience in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Iwuala Norah
4 days ago
I really accomplish my call here
My instructor is the best
Joel
aneesha salhan
4 days ago
Yuliana Garcia
4 days ago
saumya varghese
4 days ago
Joel Fernandez is a good and knowledgeable trainer.Highly recommend
Donna Jamandre
4 days ago
Very knowledgeable, patient and clear.
Walaa
Response from the owner:Thank you, Donna! 🎉 We're so glad you found Walaa to be very knowledgeable, patient, and clear during your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alexa A
4 days ago
It was great, very informative

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