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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.

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Testimonials!

jaypee belleza
8 hours ago
I always choose coast to coast for my trainibg. They provide good trainig, visual aids and demo. The trainor Joyal is really good in his demo and I really commend him. Good job!!!
Ale Suarez
9 hours ago
Standard First Aid CPR Instructor: Ezz What an amazing experience. The instructor was very knowledgeable and facilitated the class in such a dynamic format that got all of us thinking and connecting with the course content. His kindness and care towards myself as a pregnant student was admerable. I enjoyed every part of the process and I hope more instructors like him can have these roles.
Concepcion Barrocamo
9 hours ago
It is a wonderful experience doing training in this location. Instructor was great and amazing no dull moments during the training. I surely recommend coast2coast first aid and aquatics to my friends.
Aribah Mehmood
9 hours ago
Christina is amazing, her real life experience examples from teaching motorbike riding helped so much!
Sara About
9 hours ago
I had a great experience taking this First Aid course with Mr. Ali Sekhavati. The instructor was professional, patient, and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, and the hands-on practice made the training very helpful and easy to understand. I learned a lot and feel much more confident handling emergency situations now. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone looking for quality First Aid training.
Samantha de Smit
9 hours ago
An excellent run course with a super entertaining instructor!! Made the day fly by and answered any questions without judgement. If you’re looking to get first aid/cpr certified this is the spot to come!!
Gui Caram
9 hours ago
An amazing class, Joyal is the best!
Izabella Poniatowski
9 hours ago
Deserving of a gold star
Janeth Arapol
12 hours ago
Grâce Boni
12 hours ago
Very good teacher
Murray Collins
13 hours ago
Ali Tamim
18 hours ago
They're amazing and the instructor is experienced and wonderful.Charle is smart and has a creative way in teaching.
YVAN NANG
1 day ago
Honnêtement la formation était parfaite, c’est fou de savoir que sauver des vies peut passer par des simples gestes à notre portée et facile à réaliser, mais qu’on ignore pourtant. Avec des formateurs vraiment incroyables 🔥🔥❤️❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words, Yvan! ❤️ We are so glad our instructors showed you how simple actions can save lives during your WSIB approved training here in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kareemat Oshoala
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Kareemat, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
David Johnson
1 day ago
Presented in a very engaging and informative manner
Response from the owner:Thank you, David! ⭐ We're so glad you found our CPR/AED training in Ottawa to be engaging and informative. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Lina McBain
1 day ago
As a senior Nurse, I found this session of BLS with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR-Napean to be very informative and practical. Our instructor Ashraf conducted the class with professionalism and took the time to learn everyone's name. He also presented information with precision accuracy. Our practical exercises were conducive to real life scenarios in and out of facilities and I for one feel more confident in my BLS abilities. Well done! 100% recommendation!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lina! We agree, Ashraf is wonderful at teaching with precision accuracy and making sure everyone feels included. It's great to hear that our practical exercises helped you feel more confident as a BLS Provider in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! 💪 – The Coast2Coast Team
Amal Awale
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the high rating, Amal! ⭐ We're glad you chose us for your CPR/AED training in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Jaymie Yeoh
1 day ago
got my BLS certificate done here, needed it for school. Instructor Jan was really engaging and great at teaching the course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jaymie! 🎉 We agree, Jan is fantastic at making the BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill so engaging. We're glad we could help with your school requirements! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Farhad Rashidi
1 day ago
I completed Basic Life Support with Ali. He is a kind teacher. This was my 3rd year in his class and I couldn't be happier. Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
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 Standard First Aid & CPR – Level C training course with Negin. 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 soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Stacey McBain
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the high rating, Stacey! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in Nepean. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Ryan Hasegawa
1 day ago
Great experience with Ali, he taught very well.
T J
1 day ago
Good teaching and smooth experience to get the certificate.
Juliana Filice
1 day ago
I’ve used c2c for my first aid and BLS several times, twice with Ali. All the instructors i’ve had have been very patient and helpful as well as very knowledgeable. Will continue certifying with them!
Marissa Allen
1 day ago
Learnt so much ! Very hands-on and immersive experience. Ezz was a great trainer!
Aman Sethi
1 day ago
Great experience, Ezz was great with humor and teaching.
Nichole Shao
1 day ago
Perfect training. Thanks Ezz.
Olga K.
1 day ago
Very knowledgeable instructor with great hands on experience !
Tanya Ryan
1 day ago
Ezz was awesome and made the training really enjoyable and fun. Would highly recommend .
Caroline Alionte
1 day ago
Ezz was a wonderful instructor! Engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!
Paramveer Love
1 day ago
Ezz was a great instructor and made the learning interactive!
Jorge Morais De Matos Tavira
1 day ago
Professor Ezz is the best
Avinash Patel
1 day ago
Very good information about first Aid and so good teaching Coast2Coast is good work.
Vishal Hundal
1 day ago
Sobya is a wonderful teacher
Response from the owner:Vishal, we'd like to thank you for your amazing review! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience with Rajeev. We know these courses can feel long, but with the right instructors, it'll pass in a breeze! We hope you now feel confident in your life-saving skills. See you in a few years for recertification! Stay safe.
Paras paras
1 day ago
great experience
Karen John
1 day ago
Everything I expected from a BLS certification course, delivered by a professional, knowledgeable and charismatic instructor. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Erin Michalski
1 day ago
Extremely convenient way to become certified. Lots of dates available. Nice balance of hands on practice without feeling too “put on the spot” like in some trainings I’ve done. The hybrid option is great for flexibility and also is a nice study tool for long term retention.
Alexis Shaw
2 days ago
Ezz was an amazing instructor! Very encouraging and a good laugh.
Olga Kashkevich
2 days ago
Devine
2 days ago
Era Pandeling
2 days ago
Mr. Ali Sekhavati is very nice and funny. I had fun during Class! Very informative.
Abbey
2 days ago
magda
2 days ago
Jada Layne
2 days ago
Maricel Rampersaud
2 days ago
Devon Warren
2 days ago
I had a great time, the instructor Andrea T was very knowledgeable and she made the session easy to understand and learn. I will definitely recommend. 👍 👍
Isabella Maxwell
2 days ago
I love the experience, the professor Ali, and overall the content
Lovepreet singh Brar
2 days ago
Selina Rawe is a very excellent instructor. She explained CPR, AED, and first aid very clearly and in great detail, making everything easy to understand and use in real-life situations. I really liked the way she teaches and communicates. She is the best instructor I have had so far in my life. Thank you, Selina Rawe.
Mariya gh
2 days ago
I had a great experience in the CPRC course with Ali as the instructor. He was kind, supportive, patient, and very knowledgeable. His teaching style was clear, engaging, and made the class easy to follow. I also appreciated the support from the team at Coast2Coast during the registration process. Highly recommend!
Cherine Greiss [Staff]
2 days ago
Great First Aid course! The instructor Seline Rowe was amazing and explained everything clearly. The environment was friendly and comfortable, and the training was very helpful. Really happy with my experience.
Grace Qiu
2 days ago
The instructor, Edward explained the course content in a way that was easy to understand and remember! I would recommend Coast2Coast for anyone looking to get certified.

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