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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!

Jocelyn Van Haren
44 minutes ago
Great course! Tracy was an awesome instructor, she kept the class engaged with her comedic energy and enthusiasm!!
Princess Ofori
2 hours ago
Was a great experience, thank you
Isabella Perez
4 hours ago
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James Garcia
4 hours ago
Great experience with Kia! He not only made the 1st aid and CPR content interesting and digestible, he also expanded upon the science behind the theory to broaden our understanding.
Nizea Ibáñez
12 hours ago
Prab and Scott, they were excellent instructors, very clear, pleasant and willing to clarify doubts.
Neha Tariq
15 hours ago
Selina Rawe's class was fun and informative.
Mircea Gorgos
16 hours ago
RAMANDEEP SINGH
16 hours ago
It was great with Selina Rawe I got passed with 97
Sreeja P
16 hours ago
Lots of love for Selina Rawe I love the way of teaching the course. The class was fun and informative
Fernanda Bayler
16 hours ago
Both of instructors, Scott and Prag, were amazing. Very clear to understand and very nice team work !
Mohit Bodla
16 hours ago
Selina Rawe was so helpful and educated with regard her work ,she performed and tell us how to do what to do never think about break so i am grateful for getting CPR first aid classes i have never ever had such kind of experience . I may say to her live longer and happier
ShreeRachita Satish
16 hours ago
Ezz was an amazing instructor, and I learned more from his course than any of the other ones I’ve taken before. Would definitely recommend!!!
Cyrus Osena
16 hours ago
Took the Emergency First Aid + CPRc + AED Course with Joyal. Excellent course with great instruction. Highly recommended.
Jasleen Kaur
16 hours ago
Selina rawe
Vastie Hilarice
16 hours ago
Excellent CPR training experience from start to finish. The instructor Walaa explained everything clearly, answered questions patiently, and made sure everyone understood the techniques. The practical exercises were very helpful and realistic. I left feeling prepared and confident to act in an emergency. I would definitely recommend this course to others.
Amelia Sher
16 hours ago
Great training and very well informed! Joyal was an awesome instructor!
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Alexis
16 hours ago
Joyal is a great instructor, he’s very patient and informative!
Maya Demers
16 hours ago
Really fun experience and learned many new things. Joyal was a great instructor, thanks!!
Kassidy Davies
17 hours ago
Ezz in London was fantastic! He had us all involved and used a lot of interactive elements in his teaching!! Go Ezz!
Magda Bieganski
17 hours ago
Great course and engaging instructor! Ezz was a great teacher and made the course a great experience
Sevinc Huseynova
17 hours ago
I had a very good experience with this course. It was clear, well organized, and easy to understand. I learned important first aid skills that I can use in real life. The instructor Hetal was very kind and helpful. She explained everything in a simple and clear way. I feel more confident now in emergency situations. I highly recommend this course!
K
17 hours ago
Great class, detailed contents. Had a lot of fun as well) Our instructor Meera was inspiring and very patient answering our questions))
Response from the owner:Thank you, K! We're so glad you found our Standard First Aid class in Richmond Hill detailed and fun! We agree, Meera is truly inspiring and patient, making sure everyone understands the content. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 🙏 – The Coast2Coast Team
Brandon Subero
17 hours ago
Excellent and engaging class from Ashraf!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Brandon! 🎉 We're so glad you found Ashraf's class excellent and engaging. He's great at making CPR/AED training in Ottawa memorable. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Lorraine W.
17 hours ago
Wonderful instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lorraine W.! We're so glad you had a wonderful instructor for your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa. ❤️ Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Jaffer Zaidi
17 hours ago
Walaa was a really nice instructor and taught everything very well.
Sophie Alexander
17 hours ago
muskrat
17 hours ago
Had Walaa as an instructor here and she was amazing, I passed first try and she was good at explaining and demonstrating things to the class
Justin Kerswill
17 hours ago
Teresa Kwoon was a great instructor. She was knowledgeable, calm and I love all the hands on cooperative scenarios to apply our knowledge of first aid. Thanks Teresa!
Maria Borjas
17 hours ago
Good teacher, good ambiance, perfect score.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maria! We're so glad you found your instructor effective and enjoyed the ambiance during your Standard First Aid training in Ottawa. 🎉 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Isabel Stein
17 hours ago
It was easy.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Isabel! We're glad to hear you found your Standard First Aid course in Ottawa easy. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team
Daniela Caballero
18 hours ago
Great walaa
Laurence Leung
18 hours ago
Teresa Kwoon is very good professional First Aid course instructor. Thank you so much.
Madison A
18 hours ago
This class was engaging and informative. Teresa Kwoon was a lovely instructor!
shanthini sarvendrarajah
18 hours ago
Walaa
David Lau
18 hours ago
The course was amazing. Teresa Kwoon made the entire day extremely enjoyable. I will definitely be coming back for my recertification.
Sahana Karunakaran
18 hours ago
My instructor was Teresa Kwoon and she made the class very fun and engaging!!
CalmlyBreathe
18 hours ago
Was very useful in teaching me the first aid and CPR training I needed for work. Got Meera Patel for the inperson portion and she was a great instructor, answered all my questions, made it easy, and was very good at keeping everyone engaged.
Mercy Myles
18 hours ago
Walaa is an excellent instructor, she made learning easy and fun. Thank you
Geejen Monreal
18 hours ago
Walaa was a great instructor-clear, patient, and engaging. She made the material easy to understand and ensured everyone was confident with the skills. Well-organized and practical training. Good balance of theory and hands-on practice—overall a very positive experience
kajeevan Kaneshamoorthy
18 hours ago
Walaa is a great instructor
Maria Alejandra Arias Bocanegra
18 hours ago
Claro, aquí tienes una versión más cálida y cercana: Review: Hetal Patel was an amazing instructor. She was incredibly clear, patient, and supportive throughout the entire course. Her way of explaining things made everything feel easy to understand, and she created such a comfortable and positive learning environment. You can truly tell she cares about her students and wants them to succeed. I felt confident and well prepared thanks to her guidance. I’m really grateful to have had her as my instructor and would highly recommend her to anyone.
Christine
18 hours ago
I learned so much more in the in-person sessions and our instructor Meera Patel was so kind and knowledgeable! Awesome class :))
Response from the owner:Thank you, Christine! 💪 We're so glad you felt you learned 'so much more' during your in-person Standard First Aid session in Richmond Hill. We agree, Meera Patel is truly kind and knowledgeable! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Juany Baudouin Tientcheu Nana
18 hours ago
Ashraf is a great instructions and I enjoy the Class thanks Ashraf and thanks Coast 2 coast
Response from the owner:Thank you, Juany! We're so glad you enjoyed your class with Ashraf in Ottawa. We agree, Ashraf is fantastic at making the Standard First Aid course engaging and easy to understand! 💪 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Nabil Basal
19 hours ago
Mr. Ashraf is the best guy in there
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nabil Basal! 🎉 We totally agree, Mr. Ashraf is fantastic and we're so glad he made your CPR/AED training experience in Ottawa excellent. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Cybi
19 hours ago
Ashraf was really good with the explanations and had very welcoming environment:)
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cybi! We're so glad to hear that Ashraf provided great explanations and created a very welcoming environment for your CPR training in Ottawa. 🎉 Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Judith Butagira
21 hours ago
Ashraf was awesome! Knowledgeable and fun. The delivery and response from the whole team was great. I recommend coast2coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Judith Butagira! 🎉 We're so happy to hear Ashraf made your Standard First Aid experience in Ottawa both knowledgeable and fun. It's wonderful to know our whole team's delivery and response met your expectations. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Sara Michael
2 days ago
Good service, Julia was a great instructor 👍🏼 happy with the experience
Justin Silot
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Justin! 🎉 We appreciate you choosing us for your first aid course in Richmond Hill. We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
afrah ali
2 days ago
I have completed my First Aid and CPR class with Saika Rafique and it was a great experience. Saika was very kind and professional throughout the entire training. She explained everything clearly and provided plenty of examples to make sure everyone understand the skills needed.
Ethan
2 days ago
Instructor was Saika Rafique. Very informative and helped one on one to perfect our skills!

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