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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!

Eric Clarke
2 hours ago
Andrea was amazing! She was very informative and entertaining, a pure natural with training. If not for her, this probably would have been a lot more boring and tiresome. I would recommend anyone in the area to attend for her alone.
Manmeet Kaur
1 hour ago
Class was fun, I think any instructor than Elhamy , would have taught us better. He made the class fun and enjoyable. It was great experience
AVNEET KAUR
1 hour ago
I attended my Blended Standard First Aid and CPR-C. Ms. Saika Rafique is a truly talented instructor. She helped with each and every chapter and techniques very well. I learnt the core concepts in a very playful manner
enoch chiu
1 hour ago
Saika Rafique Good
Taylor Arnold
2 hours ago
Did a full day course with Saika Rafique, feel very prepared! She’s very funny and makes the lesson enjoyable!
Paufer
2 hours ago
Eunyoung Kim
2 hours ago
Thank you.
Grace Lee
2 hours ago
Ali sekhavati , was my instructor , very knowledgeable, clear in communication, taught so well I passed my test! Thank you
Charlotte Stevenson
3 hours ago
Ezz was such a great instructor. Super funny and I learned a lot. Great experience.
Yaritzy L.Gómez
3 hours ago
we had a training with excellent communication, very helpful, love the class
Merari Mo Po
3 hours ago
Is amazing! The instructor explained very well and clearly. Is you have any questions he helps and explain more. Thank you
Kriezl Punzalan
3 hours ago
Kia from Coast2Coast was an excellent instructor for our Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training. He explained everything in a clear, detailed, and easy-to-understand way, making even the more complex parts of the course simple to follow. He was very patient and supportive throughout the sessions, always making sure everyone was comfortable and confident before moving on. The hands-on demonstrations were well guided, and he gave helpful feedback that made us improve our skills. We really enjoyed the whole training experience. Kia created a positive and engaging learning environment, and we left the course feeling well-prepared and confident in our first aid and CPR skills.
Tara M
3 hours ago
Ezz is a great instructor who keeps you engaged with humour and realistic demonstrations.
Samiya Khan
3 hours ago
Ali was an amazing and encouraging instructor. He is very helpful and clearly knowledgeable. Thank you! Would recommend!
Grace Riddell
3 hours ago
Ali was fantastic!
Phoebe Karkanis
3 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor!
Mafouo Tcheutsop brussel
5 hours ago
Ashraf was an excellent instructor. Very professional, patient, and easy to understand. He explained the First Aid and CPR techniques clearly and made the class interactive and enjoyable. I learned a lot and felt comfortable asking questions during the training. I highly recommend him to anyone taking First Aid/CPR courses.
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Max Borcuti
7 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor
Ab Ea
7 hours ago
Instructor Ashraf was very energetic. Course was engaging and interactive!!
snehal chavda
7 hours ago
AZRA was an excellent BLS instructor. The training was very clear, interactive, and easy to understand. She explained every step patiently and made the class comfortable and engaging. I really enjoyed the session and learned a lot. Highly recommended for BLS training
Alham Khan
7 hours ago
Miss AZRA was amazing today with my BLS training 🥰
Chloe Vincent
23 hours ago
Joyal was a great instructor! Very friendly and thorough! Thank you
Rosemary Nkansah
1 day ago
Ashraf is a really good instructor. Thank you.
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 acquired at Coast2Coast Ottawa facility. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Ange Shekina
1 day ago
jeanne Kati
1 day ago
Great teacher
leah watkin
1 day ago
Selina was awesome. I would recommend taking a class with her. She made the content relatable to daily life. I’ve taken these classes before but this was the first time I’ve had fun.
Nana
1 day ago
Thank you Selina, very good and experienced coach!
Felix Borchert
1 day ago
Thank you very much for the great First aid course. Mohamed Ezz did an incredible job. The amount of humour care and humanity put into the course was greatly appreciated. It was no way boring and I had a great time doing my first aid this time. See you in three years
Shaughna B
1 day ago
Excellent, friendly, funny, and knowledgeable instructor Selina Rawe made the day long first aid class breeze by.
Connor Wilkinson
1 day ago
I had the privilege of learning under Selina Rawe, she effectively covered the entire course without rushing or dragging, and it was super fun while covering the entire course!!!!!
Krista Almashni
1 day ago
Samruddhi Trivedi
1 day ago
Joyel is a best instructor for the first aid and cpr course
Emma Dhanjal
1 day ago
Thank you Tracy!
Gabia Harris
1 day ago
My instructor was Selina Rawe and she made what I thought would be a long mundane experience, incredibly fun and interactive! She was so funny throughout the session, cracking up jokes while also delivering incredibly in depth information regarding emergency first aid and cpr. Totally recommend and I passed if you were wondering!
Abayomi Odekunle
1 day ago
Joyal was a great instructor.
Amanda Ruiz
1 day ago
Amazing experience. The facilitator named Ife was really professional and a great leader. The course was thorough and interactive. This course definitely leaves you confident to provide CPR and first aid. Would recommend.
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Anup Uppal
1 day ago
I had a really great experience taking this course. Aryan was an incredibly kind, motivating, and supportive instructor who made the learning environment feel very comfortable and welcoming. He explained everything clearly, encouraged participation, and made the course genuinely enjoyable. I would highly recommend taking a course with him!
Maliyk Bowers
1 day ago
Joyal was great!
로지rosieee
1 day ago
Perfect opportunity to learn cpr 🙂
Miguel Clement
1 day ago
Ashrae is awesome! Good classes
Liz
1 day ago
Perfect lecture!!! Highly recommend:)
Noemi Clement
1 day ago
Diora
1 day ago
I Had my recertification with instructor Ashraf at the downtown location. He was amazing and efficient. I recommend him 100% and will come back again.
Felix Tran
1 day ago
Ali S. was an amazing instructor. Would recommend for any student or provider requiring certification/recertification.
Amy Kim
1 day ago
Gosselin Cooney
1 day ago
Ashraf has taught me BLS 2 times and he is funny, fair, and a great teacher. I will book again next year 🙂
Gillian Faykos
1 day ago
Bei Di Liu
1 day ago
My second time doing BLS with Ashraf! He is an amazing instructor and makes the course fun and educational 🙂
Addison Smith
1 day ago
Excellent experience receiving my BLS certificate! Ashraf is an incredible instructor. Thank you!
Raquel Santos
1 day ago
great experience, learned a lot

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