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 Information

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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Shalini Soosaipillai

3 hours ago

Kia was an exceptional instructor who not only made the course engaging, but also very informative. He gave us many practical tips and advices. He is a very skilled professional all around and is very knowledgeable on many topics. Thank you!

behrooz ghasemi

2 hours ago

The instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly, he is a very good teacher

Avnika Garg

55 minutes ago

I recently completed the Basic Life Support (BLS) course and had a great experience. The instructor Dimitrih Lavfleur was knowledgeable, clear, and made the session very engaging. The hands-on practice was especially helpful in building confidence with CPR and AED use. The course was well-organized and very relevant for healthcare professionals. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality BLS training.

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2 hours ago

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Michelle Hall

4 hours ago

Meera was thorough and pleasant to listen to. She engaged us when explaining the material throughout course and her energy was consistent.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Michelle! It's wonderful to hear that Meera made your course so engaging and that her energy was consistent throughout. We agree, she's fantastic at delivering our Red Cross certification courses in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 🎉 – The Coast2Coast Team

Aracelis Reyes

11 hours ago

Excellent location 👏en amazing experience. Outstanding experience! The Richmond Hill location is clean, organized, and very welcoming. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and made the training engaging and easy to understand. I gained real confidence in handling emergencies after completing the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course. Highly recommend Coast2Coast for anyone looking for high-quality training!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Aracelis! We're so glad you had an outstanding experience at our Richmond Hill location and gained real confidence after your Standard First Aid course. It's wonderful to hear that our instructor made the training engaging and easy to understand. 💪 Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Avi Chauhan

12 hours ago

I recently completed my Standard First Aid & CPR training in Richmond Hill, and I had an amazing experience.

A big thank you to our instructor, Edward. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the session. He explained everything clearly, made the training interactive, and ensured everyone felt confident practicing the skills.
I walked away with not only valuable life-saving knowledge, but also the confidence to actually apply it in real situations. It was a very hands-on and practical learning experience, and I genuinely learned a lot of new skills. Most recommended!!

Maria Romagnoli

14 hours ago

Excellent First Aid and CPR training by Chuck. Very engaging, great teaching and practical experience and applications shared. Really enjoyed his teaching style and the class was very informative and interesting; great overall!

Ted G

14 hours ago

Ali is great instructor, the course is painful to sit through but he made it a better experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ted G! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ali made your Standard First Aid course experience in North York a positive one, even with the challenging content. We agree, he's great at making the learning engaging! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nikki Walker

15 hours ago

Selena is the best! Honestly, a very engaging and energetic teacher. I was so impressed by her delivery and how she made a loooooong course and a loooong day, that could have otherwise been boring, fun! engaging! and entertaining! and educational!!!! Thank you and I am sooo happy with all my new knowledge!!!!!

DD Patel

15 hours ago

Instructor was very professional and taught us the course very well. I like the course and would recommend anyone to go for it. Don’t go for the extras that they ask you when you pay for cpr as it’s not mandatory. If you want to learn how to save a life for a family member in emergencies, go for it.

Daniel Lee

16 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Daniel Lee! ⭐ We're glad you chose Coast2Coast for your Standard First Aid in North York. We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

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Mosh Corp

18 hours ago

Mr. Kia is the best instructor I have ever see . So smart and extremely knowledgeable!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mosh Corp! We agree, Mr. Kia is extremely smart and knowledgeable, and we're so glad you had such a positive experience with your training in Newmarket. 💪 Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them get their Red Cross certification too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Stella Smith

18 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Stella! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Giulia Passarelli

18 hours ago

I had a really great time, Selina was a great instructor and she made the class engaging and fun. Thank you for a good experience!

Chynn

18 hours ago

Great teacher and its been a very fun course!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chynn! We're so glad to hear you had a very fun course and a great teacher for your First Aid training in North York. 🎉 We always aim to make learning enjoyable and effective. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

gurjot brar

18 hours ago

I had best interactive session. Long class of 8 hrs was spent very well and knowledgeable. Selina Rawe was best teacher and I enjoyed the whole topics covered in class

Tanya Woods

18 hours ago

Selina was amazing.ahe made the day fly by. In addition to being very fun and engaging.

arpita patel

18 hours ago

I had wonderful experience while having in class session. She made class very live. She was very thorough in all content. Her humor made me remember many important points that I will never forget in my life and will use it to teach my peers as first Aiders.

Sukhan Brar

18 hours ago

Krisla Knight

18 hours ago

Great class, informative, explanation on point. Love open and interactive class. See you in 3 years. Great teacher Selina Rawe.

Cinevision film

18 hours ago

Selina Rawe is the best instructor. It was a long class but she made it easy. She was so energetic and entertaining and able to explain everything.

Juliana Jarvis

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madhvi bhaskar

18 hours ago

Selina rawe….wonderful instructor

Roaming Panjabi

18 hours ago

Selina is a great Instructor, explained everything properly and in a simple way. I would Definitely recommend

Karma

18 hours ago

Salina rawe is really a great instructor.

Diawa mata

19 hours ago

It was a great course very informative and very hands on and Ashraf was great l recommend this course for every one

Olivia Lafleur

19 hours ago

Great class

Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid class in Ottawa to be great. We always aim to provide an excellent experience for our students. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team

Ryan

19 hours ago

Loves the training, it was really fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ryan! 🎉 It's wonderful to hear you found the training really fun! We always aim to make our Standard First Aid courses in North York engaging and informative. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Toby Taylor

19 hours ago

I loved the CPR training, it was really fun and had a bit of a fun challenge!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Toby! 🎉 We're so glad you found the CPR training in North York both fun and a good challenge! We believe learning life-saving skills should be engaging for everyone. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Idan rivkin

19 hours ago

Very engaginf while being proffesional and can learn a lot

Response from the owner:Thank you, Idan! We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be engaging and that you were able to learn a lot. We really strive for that balance! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gabriel Alton

19 hours ago

CPR training helped so much!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Gabriel! 💪 We're so glad to hear that our CPR/AED training in North York helped you so much. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tiffanie Duval

19 hours ago

It was a great learning experience with a lot of learning and fun activities!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tiffanie Duval! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in North York to be a great learning experience with fun activities. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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19 hours ago

Annika O’Connor

19 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Annika! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lexi Lehman

19 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexi, for the great rating! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your Standard First Aid in North York. We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ma1ac

19 hours ago

We had a great time with Sharareh Meskoob! Made the course go by really fast!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ma1ac! 🎉 We're so glad Sharareh Meskoob made your Red Cross certification in North York go by quickly and enjoyably. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Chelsea Donahoe

19 hours ago

Great! Lots of fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chelsea! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience and found our training in North York to be 'lots of fun'! Providing engaging Standard First Aid courses is really important to us. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sally Yeo

19 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Sally Yeo! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Madison Johnston

19 hours ago

Jastarun Bola

19 hours ago

Selina Rawe has made my experience wonderful, i had a great time throughout my class. She adds humour to the course which helps time go by really fast. 100% would recommend

Jacqueline Higinio

21 hours ago

Ali was the best trainer, such a great with só much patience and carismatic person.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jacqueline! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Ali made your Red Cross certification experience in North York so positive with his patience and charismatic approach. We agree, he's a fantastic trainer! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Xiaoyan Xiong

22 hours ago

I honestly didn’t expect a CPR class to be this enjoyable! Ashraf made the whole experience easy to follow, engaging, and even funny at times. The way he explained things was clear and practical, which really helped build confidence instead of stress.

Time flew by, and I actually had fun while learning something so important. Highly recommend this class—especially with Ashraf as the instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Xiaoyan Xiong! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Ashraf made your CPR training in Ottawa an enjoyable and confidence-building experience. We agree, he has a wonderful way of making important topics easy to follow and engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Lyse Gahimbare

23 hours ago

I enjoy the cpr class very hands on training and Ashraf is amazing instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lyse! 🎉 We're so glad you found Ashraf to be an amazing instructor and that our CPR training in Ottawa was 'very hands on' for you. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sarah Jessica Taylor

1 day ago

Elhamy was very engaging and fun instructor! He made class interesting and despite being very thorough and covering a lot of information, it did not feel overwhelming. I feel that I have a Very strong understanding of the material not just something I memorized but something I actually learned. Thank you and see you in three years. 🤩

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah Jessica Taylor! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that Elhamy made your Standard First Aid class in North York so engaging and that you feel you truly learned the material, not just memorized it. We agree, he has a wonderful way of making even complex topics easy to understand. We look forward to seeing you for your recertification! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Roshanak Ghaffari

2 days ago

Lorraine Murray

2 days ago

Our teacher Jan Gibson was amazing, Thank you Jan, learned alot and was fun learning, definitely recommend to do your first aid / CPR training here

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lorraine Murray! 🎉 We're so glad Jan Gibson made your CPR training in Newmarket both informative and fun. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Micheal Corbitt

2 days ago

The course was very informative and a real eye opener.
Its amazing how much wrong information we have accumulated over our own individual lives.
This was a great course to take and I am so happy I now have a much greater understanding of first aid and CPR.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Micheal! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that our training was a real eye-opener for you and helped clarify previous misconceptions about first aid and CPR. It's wonderful that you now have a much greater understanding after taking our Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Psychological First Aid Course

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