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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!

Teanna Lal
13 hours ago
I had the best time ever! My instructor was Dimitrih Lafleur. Coming in I was really nervous but as soon as he started teaching and talking he made me feel so welcome and confident that I could pass! I had the best time in there, I haven’t laughed like that in so long, especially in a class. I had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back in the future.
jathursa m
17 hours ago
Instructor Loveleen Singh was great at demonstrating all skills! He provided great examples and the class was very interactive.
Suzanna Shaheenian
17 hours ago
Great class and Loveleen was a great instructor and made the class very enjoying and engaging!
Dom Chua
17 hours ago
Good, communicative and interactive instructor.
Debbie R
17 hours ago
Efficient dreaming. Instructor was informative will renew here in one year.
Aishani Kumar
17 hours ago
My instructor was Selina rawe, she did a really good job in explaining the info and keeping the class engaged
Connie Stella
17 hours ago
Selina was amazing for my BLS recertification! She was funny, engaging, and made the class really enjoyable. She explained everything clearly and created such a great learning environment. Highly recommend!
Riley Woolley
17 hours ago
Selina Rawe was my instructor, she was lovely, kind, and very knowledgeable. With tons of personal experience and knowledge! Would definitely recommend her session if your looking for interactive, informative and engaging BLS learning!!!
Franklin Ijezue
17 hours ago
ALI was wonderful … he knows how to teach so well We laughed and learned well….. I recommend Coast 2 Coast
alessia frutti
17 hours ago
I had Selina Rawe as a trainer. She was wonderful and relayed information in an entertaining and informative way making the evaluation easy and successful! Selina was also very funny and made the 4 hour BLS training much more engaging. Thank you, Selina!
Response from the owner:Hi Alessia! 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 at our Newmarket CPR training facility, 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!
arezou khosronia
17 hours ago
Arian was an excellent instructor. He taught the class with great knowledge, experience, and teaching skills. The atmosphere of the class was very positive and comfortable. I really hope he will be our instructor again in the next class.
Atoosa
17 hours ago
I had a wonderful experience learning BLS with Selina. She was very knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging throughout the course. Selina explained everything clearly and made the training both engaging and easy to understand. She created a comfortable learning environment and helped build my confidence in CPR and emergency response skills. I truly appreciate her professionalism and kindness, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for excellent BLS training.
Pantea Mokhtari
17 hours ago
Had a really good experience with Aryan as my CPR instructor he was kind understanding, and made the class interactive instead of stressful. He was also very flexible and approachable which made learning a lot easier. He is a great instructor!! 🙂
Jenifer Hernandez
17 hours ago
Amazing instructor. Aryen is very kind and helpful. He gives you confidence and gives good feedback to become a future instructor yourself.
Natasha Pereira
17 hours ago
I did my CPR/First Aid Course with Coast 2 Coast and it was a fantastic experience. Aryan was an incredible instructor. Thank you Coast 2 Coast!
Tabassum Fatima
17 hours ago
Ellen Scott
17 hours ago
vassili soklaridis
18 hours ago
The course was very informative, but our instructed ifé still made it interesting, and pretty enjoyable!
Kim Robertson
18 hours ago
Very thorough & knowledgeable instructor
Livin Varghese
18 hours ago
The instructor Ali Sekhavati is the best First Aid & CPR instructor I ever had. Very friendly, experienced and informative. I like his class.
Victoria Precious
18 hours ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati was a great and interactive instructor. He made sure the entire class was engaged in some way and it helped me to concentrate for the duration of 8 hours 🙂
Yu Fan (Leo)
18 hours ago
Ali is amazing!
Kelly Huangfu
18 hours ago
Asia Brook
18 hours ago
Mr. Ali was an amazing teacher! Very knowledgeable and made the SFA/CPR class very fun!
Victoria Soares
18 hours ago
Ali made the course entertaining and fun!
Renee
20 hours ago
Good instructor who thoroughly described course material.
navjot kaur
22 hours ago
Very professional instructor and made the learning much easy, practical and fun!
Daniela Andrade
23 hours ago
Selina Rawe was amazing. Made the class super fun! Will be coming back for sure!
Precious Kingsley
23 hours ago
Selina Rawe is a good instructor and very friendly. I passed my course
Azwa Ali
23 hours ago
I had an amazing learning experience taking the BLS course with instructor Selina Rawe. She was very knowledgeable and supportive which made my learning experience positive and helped me become more confident in my BLS skills. Thank you so much, definitely recommend it!
Rowan Slattery
23 hours ago
Selina was great, very funny and good course
Natalie Akbar
23 hours ago
Selina Rawe was a fantastic instructor. Clear and concise information and instructions. Best instructor I’ve had over the last 4 years of taking course.
asmara zaki
1 day ago
Mansi Suthar
1 day ago
Dipali Patel
2 days ago
I recently completed a First Aid training course, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The course was well-structured, practical, and very informative, covering all the essential topics with real-life scenarios that made the learning engaging and easy to understand. A special appreciation goes to the instructor- Scott F, who was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive throughout the training. They explained concepts clearly, encouraged questions, and made sure everyone felt confident performing the techniques. Their hands-on approach and real-world examples truly made a difference in helping us retain the information.
Mohammed Alkeldi
2 days ago
Best
purity fejiro ilaya
2 days ago
Samira Lavei
3 days ago
Kia was very knowledgeable! You can tell that he is really invested in you learning the standard skills that could save a life!
Jennifer Lee
3 days ago
Incredibly fun, the instructor John was extremely professional and engaging. The place is a bit small and doesn’t have any desks (unlike some other centres) so the seating was a bit uncomfortable. However, the course is very beneficial
Nekoda Purvis
3 days ago
Ashaf is such a fantastic teacher! Taught the course efficiently and encouragingly. Such a fun person. Thank you!
Haya Shoir
3 days ago
Ashraf was a fantastic BLS instructor. Learned a lot and I feel much more confident in my skills
Rim Azam
4 days ago
I recommend for everyone to have their training here, Parbh so knowledgeable and nice and handling conflict situations with customer.
Response from the owner:Hey Rim! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Hamilton office! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Chocolate
4 days ago
Mr, Ali is the best, thank you.
Olujimi Osopale
4 days ago
The session was interesting. I enjoyed it instructor Ali’s presentation
Amy T.
4 days ago
Mr.Ali imparted great knowhow. Learned practical skills from the class. Thank you. Will come here again..
Brandi Morrison
4 days ago
Very engaging and informative. Practical component and knowledge of course helped to better retain information and have a better understanding of how to provide care
SpherEarth Inc.
4 days ago
Awesome
Deniz Kaya
4 days ago
The instructor Ali was great teacher made ir so fun to learn and it was my third time renewal of my BLS certificate! I recommend this place
Evelyn Kim
4 days ago
Harmony S.
4 days ago
Great instructor and excellent experience. Ali took the time to thoroughly explain the material and made sure we fully understood each concept, which prepared us very well for the BLS test. He was very kind and funny.

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