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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!

Manpreet Parmar
21 hours ago
Had a really good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid for my CPR and First Aid course in Mississauga . The instructor Nida Farooqui was friendly and explained everything well. I feel much more confident now—highly recommend!
T S
1 day ago
Mohamed was great very informative. He is funny and super smart and knows his stuff. Really enjoyed the class even though I was a trouble maker lol
satvir singh grewal
1 day ago
Marina Bogdanovic
1 day ago
Selina R. was the best instructor I have ever had in all of my years of taking first aid and cpr courses. Lots of detail, examples, hands on approaches and a wonderful experience overall. I could not be more grateful for this particular course and knowledge gained because of Selina.
Juliana
1 day ago
Selina Rawe is the BEST!!
Johnston
1 day ago
Selina rawe was my instructor and I had a great time in her class! Amazing teacher!
Rutu Panchal
1 day ago
Penny Finnighan she is very good and her teaching is just awesome and lively.
Olubunmi Bak
1 day ago
Selina was just amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of the training.
Jennifer Nwaizu
1 day ago
Penny Finnigan is the absolute best. I enjoyed the whole lecture. I was scared when I saw how long the course will take but she made it so interactive and the time went by so fast.
Paige Campbell
1 day ago
Penny was knowledgeable and engaging.
Kristiaan Hansen
1 day ago
Penny was a fabulous instructor! I felt very prepared for the exam. Thank you, Penny!
LukeTrepp
1 day ago
Penny was a great presence and kept the presentation informative and fun 🙂
Dani B
1 day ago
This was the best CPR/first aid/AED training experience so thorough and I feel confident about my skills our instructor Penny is wonderful I will definitely be back for my recertification.
A.R. Waring
1 day ago
We had Penny Finnigan as our instructor, she was amazing. The in person instruction has so much more context and Penny made it very easy to retain and really take in. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.
Miranda sassi
1 day ago
I had an amazing experience with Selina she is a great teacher and made this experience more enjoyable and fun. I will give her a 100 stars !!!
Rocio A.V.
1 day ago
Thanks for my training today. Nadia the instructor was amazing she share her knowledge very understable as practical and theory of fundamental CPR and First Aid. All the best for her.
Shalini Soosaipillai
1 day 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!
Endurance ogbaji
2 days ago
Learning was amazing, Elhamy was super good and nice💯
Olivia Dalglish
3 days ago
Ezz was such a great BLS instructor. I really enjoyed taking my course and had a lot of fun. Highly recommend 🙂
Mikayla Ball-Valiquette
4 days ago
Another great experience with C2C doing my EMR recert. We had Mohammed as an instructor and he was beyond amazing. So knowledgeable and made the long classroom days feel not so long.
Aycha
4 days ago
Course was organized and detailed. The instructor was knowledgeable , attentive and kind.
Susan MacLellan
4 days ago
Excellent experience. Very knowledgeable, friendly and effective instructor.
Karamveer kaur Dhillon
5 days ago
Superb traning
Henrich Svetko
5 days ago
I really enjoyed my re-certification course with Edward. He is an excellent young instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Henrich Svetko! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed your recertification course with Edward in Richmond Hill. We agree, he is an excellent instructor! If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

T W
5 days ago
Tatiana Briceno was the instructor and she kept the class engaged for the entire day.
Her positive energy was infectious and turned a day of first aid training into a fun experience.
Milena Rios
5 days ago
I had so much fun taking the course! My instructor Elhamy made it so interesting and super engaging. I feel like I learned a lot and feel more prepared.
Seanna Taylorr
5 days ago
Today I had the pleasure of taking this training with Elhamy as our instructor. From the moment I entered the building til I was leaving he was extremely welcoming and had a great sense of humour. He made the day not feel so long with the way he instructs. Very informational and knowledgeable staff member. Thankful for him today and the experience I had while doing the CPR training.
Marygrace Nanninga
5 days ago
Joyal was a great instructor
mitchell mesman
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, mitchell mesman! ⭐ We're happy you chose us for your Standard First Aid in Nepean and look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tori B
5 days ago
got my standard first aid & cpr c today! hosam was a fun and engaging instructor – the day went by super fast and I left feeling confident
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tori B! 🎉 We agree, Hosam is a fantastic and engaging instructor, and we're so glad you left your Standard First Aid course in Nepean feeling confident. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

CHRIS LEUNG
5 days ago
Meera is a amazing and informative instructor. Highly recommend to her classes.
Brittany june Gamble
5 days ago
I hope you get Elhamy as an instructor if you’re in Hamilton, ON!!!!
Ali AL-DAWODI
5 days ago
Very good and very professional. It’s extremely useful to know what to do in situations and they teach it amazingly. Thank you Hosam!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ali AL-DAWODI! We're so glad Hosam made the Standard First Aid training in Nepean so professional and effective. We agree, he's great at teaching you what to do in emergency situations. 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jaspreet kaur Randhawa
5 days ago
The instructor was very professional and provided in depth knowledge. It was a womderful experience to learn from coast2coast.
Rabab Ryalat
5 days ago
The training was excellent. The instructor, Loyal, was amazing at explaining the material, and the examples were easy and clear.
aqib choudhary
5 days ago
Meera is very gentle and supportive
Hamida Idrees
5 days ago
Meera is very helpful and supportive
Michael Chan
5 days ago
Joyal was very kind & patient.

He answered all questions and made sure we understood the concept thoroughly.

Thank you Joyal!
Zhan Li
5 days ago
Ali is very experienced and good at making the concept alive
Prabhjot Sandhu
5 days ago
Hi my name is Prabh.I really enjoyed this First Aid and CPR course, my instructor is Meera Patel. She explained everything clearly and made it easy to follow. She’s very kind and a genuinely good person, which made the class feel comfortable and welcoming. Overall, a great learning experience.
liz
5 days ago
Ali is fantastic!!!
Harwinder Kaur
5 days ago
I had a great experience. The service was quick and professional. Everything was explained clearly. I would definitely recommend this place.
Jasmeen kaur
5 days ago
Sharareh meskoob she is an excellent trainer, taught very welll. Loved the class and her way of teaching iis great. Thanks
Sweta Rani
5 days ago
Sharahreh meskoob is a very good instructor I enjoyed her class she is very knowledgeable and good instructor
Aman Chahal
5 days ago
Amazing learning experience with Sharareh Meskoob
Thanks
Simar Singh
5 days ago
Awesome teacher and great trainer Sharareh Meskoob. We enjoyed the session
Jashandeep Kaur
5 days ago
Teresa Valvano
5 days ago
I had an amazing experience at your North York location. My instructor Meera was extremely knowledgeable, approachable, patient and fun. She made the day pass quickly because she effortlessly engaged the class. I would highly recommend this course. Meera was fantastic!
Vaniya Beik
5 days ago
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