This course equips learners in developing a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others, with emphasis on self-care and personal protection. Learners will be introduced to the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model - a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing that teaches learners how to support themselves and others to cope with the effects of various types of stress. The course uses primarily case-based learning and includes the latest evidence from the international community.
Note for Course Participants
While mental health first aid programs teach how to help someone experiencing a mental health emergency, Red Cross Psychological First Aid is a resiliency-based program for everyone that offers prevention and coping strategies for dealing with different types of stress resulting from various types of trauma.
Audience
Course is adaptable to all audiences (Youth, Workplace, Professional Responder)
Duration
12 hours in-class OR
45-90 minutes online learning and 7 hours in-class
Prerequisites
16 years of age (recommended)
Psychological First Aid - Self-Care online course (required for blended option only)
Completion
Successfully participate in 100% of the in-class course
Successfully complete the online course: Psychological First Aid – Self-Care (required for blended option only)
Certification
3-year certification in Psychological First Aid
Course Content
Case-based learning and discussion will be tailored to the audience and include the following content:
Introduction to 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