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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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elesar hassan
13 hours ago
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Narinder Singh
13 hours ago
I recently completed my First Aid & CPR‑C training here, and it was a great experience. The instructor (Dimitrih Lafleur ) was very knowledgeable, patient, and explained every step clearly. The hands‑on practice with CPR, AED, and emergency scenarios was very helpful and made me feel confident about responding in real situations. The training centre was well‑organized, clean, and the staff guided me properly through registration and the online portion. Overall, it was a smooth and professional experience. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to complete their CPR and First Aid certification.
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Annamma John
13 hours ago
Ali’s class was very informative and lively
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wenyun zheng
13 hours ago
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Nico Shirani
13 hours ago
Ali was great! He got all the points across that he needed to and was really funny! very personable! would highly recommend!
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Liam
13 hours ago
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Pooja Sharma
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Pooja! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Kristina Pritchard
13 hours ago
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Alazar Zerihun
13 hours ago
Selina Rawe was an amazing instructor and hope she teaches me again.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alazar! ❤️ We agree, Selina Rawe is an amazing instructor who makes our Red Cross certification classes in Scarborough so engaging. We hope she gets to teach you again in the future! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Lindsay O'Hearn
13 hours ago
Selina was great, she made the class interesting and fun!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lindsay! 🎉 We agree, Selina is fantastic at making the class engaging and fun. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Allison Nagy
15 hours ago
Ali was a great CPR instructor very engaging, day went by fast!
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Nicole Snider
15 hours ago
Instructor Ali was very helpful in relaying all the information and made the course fun and engaging
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Connor Fischer
16 hours ago
Selina and Elizabeth were exceptional and provided an engaging and informative experience ! Will be doing my recertifications here
Response from the owner:Thank you, Connor! 🎉 We agree, Selina and Elizabeth are exceptional at delivering an engaging and informative experience. We look forward to seeing you back in Scarborough for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Owais Zaman
16 hours ago
Very knowledgeable and engaging class. Selina was a great instructor and very helpful if you don't understand something.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Owais! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at making sure everyone understands the material during their Red Cross certification in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Terrence Mitchell
16 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Terrence! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Standard First Aid here in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Donya Rezavand
17 hours ago
Ali was an amazing trainer, he made sure every process and procedure was clear and thorough.
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Joanna Brown
17 hours ago
Knowledgeable instructor. I learned a lot.
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Blessing Muoka
17 hours ago
Excellent presentation and teaching from Selina Rawe
Response from the owner:Hi Blessing! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Azra as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility 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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Justin Ma
1 day ago
Had a fantastic experience with instructor John Devlin. He was very engaging, hands on, informative, and extremely experienced. He was very passionate about the topics taught, challenged misconceptions about CPR-C and first aid, and related a lot of material to real life scenarios and experiences. Room was a little hot (not John's fault though), otherwise, could not have asked for a better overall experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your experience, Justin! 🙏 We agree that John Devlin is wonderful at bringing Standard First Aid to life with his real-world scenarios in Richmond Hill. We've also noted your comment about the room temperature. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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ANCHAL ARORA
1 day ago
Saika is really good teacher and was knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire course easy to understand. She explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and created a comfortable learning environment. The hands-on practice was especially helpful and gave me confidence in using these skills in real-life situations. I highly recommend this instructor to anyone looking for quality First Aid and CPR training!
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Martine Ooms
1 day ago
Amandeep Kaur was interactive and very approachable as an instructor. Great value too!
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Rudo Chiganze
1 day ago
Amandeep Kaur was very patient with us we umderstood everything she guided us step by step
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simran bedi
1 day ago
Completed my recertification with Saika. She is very compassionate and well informed instructor, ensuring every student understood the topic before moving on. Will be back!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Simran! 🙏 We agree, Saika is wonderful at ensuring everyone feels supported and understands the material. We are so glad you chose us for your recertification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Mikaela Dias
2 days ago
Saika Rafique trained me for first aid and CPR it was a wonderful experience not only did she make it fun but she also shared her very touching story that brought her into the field thank you so much! Mikaela Dias
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mikaela! ❤️ We agree that Saika Rafique is wonderful, and her sharing that touching personal story really makes the Standard First Aid training in Calgary so memorable. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Yong Bai Xu
2 days ago
Penny is amazing

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