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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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Mansi K
6 hours ago
Great experience
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huda aljoukhadar
9 hours ago
It was a great experience and the instructor Mr. Elhamy was very knowledgeable and great at teaching and making material easy to understand
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person person
10 hours ago
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Eslyn
11 hours ago
Great Training program. They make it interactive with different activities and scenarios to help you learn more.
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Mallika Varam
11 hours ago
I recently completed my First Aid/CPR course with Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR – Nepean, and I am extremely happy with the experience. The course was very informative, practical, and easy to understand. The instructor was wonderful, knowledgeable, and explained every topic clearly with real-life examples, which made the learning process engaging and effective. I truly appreciate the instructor’s patience, guidance, and friendly approach throughout the course. I highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR – Nepean to anyone looking for a quality First Aid/CPR training experience. Thank you for providing such a valuable and well-organized course!
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Kamal Tamber
12 hours ago
I had a wonderful experience with coast to coast. Took a class recently with the instructor Fatima, she was so sweet, informative and answered any questions I had. Highly recommend.
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Cherrie DA
12 hours ago
Great training course and wonderful instructors that I keep renewing my BLS here every year.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cherrie DA! 🙏 We love hearing that you choose us every year for your recertification in North York. Our team is always happy to provide a great training experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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David K
12 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, David! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Natalie Chi
12 hours ago
Ali was very helpful in my BLS session. 10/10
Response from the owner:Thank you, Natalie! 🎉 We're glad Ali was so helpful during your BLS Provider training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Rick Jaques
12 hours ago
Easy, faster and practical… I learned a lot from it. Explain clearly (Joyal Fernandez)
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Vaishali Bharti
13 hours ago
My instructor Mr.Joyal was very nice. He explained everything to us step by step. He even corrected us when we were trying to perform CPR incorrectly.
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Praveena S pal
13 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Praveena! 🎉 We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Kitchener. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Bronwyn McKenzie
13 hours ago
Joyal Fernandez was an excellent Standard First Aid instructor. He explained everything clearly, kept the class engaging, and made sure everyone felt confident in their skills. He created a comfortable learning environment, encouraged questions, and was patient and supportive throughout the training. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students’ success. I highly recommend taking your first aid training with him.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bronwyn! 🎉 We agree that Joyal Fernandez is an excellent instructor who does a fantastic job of making Standard First Aid clear and engaging for everyone in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Garry Sharma
13 hours ago
Joyal is a great instructor. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Garry! ⭐ We agree, Joyal is a great instructor who makes the training easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Kitchener. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jenelle Delorme
13 hours ago
First aid training with Maria was a very engaging and enjoyable experience. Her dynamic facilitation ensured principles were learnt, practiced, and well understood before moving on. She made a long day of learning enjoyable. Thank you, Maria.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jenelle! 🙏 We agree, Maria is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and making sure all the Standard First Aid principles are well understood during a long day of training. It is great to hear you had such an enjoyable experience with us in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Anmol Sharma
13 hours ago
Instructor Fatima Nawaz is the best instructor. She explained concepts in a very simple way and with practical examples
Response from the owner:Thank you, Anmol! 🎉 We agree that Fatima Nawaz is fantastic at using practical examples to make concepts easy to understand. We are so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jaqueline Colton
13 hours ago
Kianoosh (Kia) was the best instructor I could ask for. He was very detailed and insisted that we, as first aiders, know the WHY of what we’re doing so we fully grasp and understand the tasks at hand. He was able to answer my questions thoroughly. He is a very good and experienced instructor and I hope Coast 2 Coast continues to host his amazing preceptorship. I came as a refresher to my previous and active First Aid CPR-C and came out enjoying it more than my previous one three years ago. I would love to be able to have this instructor again, should our paths cross in another 3 years from now. Thank you Coast 2 Coast for providing us with such experienced and knowledgeable instructors such as Mr. Kianoosh. Thank you to Mr. Kianoosh for the valuable knowledge and expertise.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Jaqueline! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh is an outstanding instructor who does a fantastic job of explaining the 'why' behind every skill. We're glad you had such an enjoyable recertification class with us in Toronto. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Arman Singh
13 hours ago
Joyal was our instructor he did a great job helped throughout the training and provided proper knowledge about all the procedures and made the experience good!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Arman! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at guiding everyone and sharing proper knowledge on all the procedures. We're so glad you had a great experience during your Red Cross certification training in Kitchener. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Gouri
13 hours ago
​I had a fantastic experience in this course thanks to my instructor, Maria. She created an engaging environment and presented the material at a perfectly balanced pace. She is a wonderful instructor and I would love to take another course with her in the future!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gouri! 🎉 We agree that Maria is a wonderful instructor who does a great job keeping the pace engaging. We're glad you had such a positive experience earning your Red Cross certification in Nepean. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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jehangir adnan
15 hours ago
Had a fantastic experience with Hetal Patel! She was very knowledgeable, patient and provided a great classroom experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jehangir! 🎉 We agree, Hetal Patel is wonderful at sharing her knowledge and keeping the classroom experience patient and engaging. It's great to hear you enjoyed your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Vanessa King
15 hours ago
Best class ever with Chuck Farkas!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vanessa! 🎉 We agree, Chuck Farkas is fantastic at keeping the class engaging and fun. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Mahta Olang
17 hours ago
Amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mahta! 🙏 We're so glad you had an amazing experience during your Standard First Aid training in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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roger pechueco
17 hours ago
Our instructor Aliis very good and teaches as very well. I refresh my skills and knowledge very well. Highly recommended if you need BLS training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Roger! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at helping students refresh their skills and knowledge. We're glad you chose us for your BLS Provider course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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bhuvesh saini
17 hours ago
I had a great experience with the training. The instructor ALI was very knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything clearly with practical examples. The sessions were engaging and easy to understand. I really appreciate the instructor’s professionalism and support throughout the course. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you, bhuvesh! 🙏 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the sessions engaging and using practical examples during the Standard First Aid course. We're so glad you had a supportive learning experience with us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Vicky Xu
17 hours ago
Ali is very professional and friendly! Went for my bls renew, great experience
Response from the owner:Hi Vicky! 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. See you at our North York first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.

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