Psychological First Aid - Facilitator Certification Course

Psychological First Aid Instructors support the delivery of our Psychological First Aid course. Candidates will develop competencies in facilitating case-based learning, and how to support learners in understanding a resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.
Audience
Instructors who wish to deliver the Psychological First Aid classroom-based course.
Duration
Classroom: 14 hours
Instructor
Certified Red Cross Psychological First Aid Instructor Trainer
Prerequisites
18 years of age
Fundamentals of Instruction (online and in-class)
Psychological First Aid certification
Completion
Attend and participate in 100% of the course. A post-course, competency-based teaching experience with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor may be required.
Certification
Psychological First Aid Instructor certificate is available for download upon successful completion of training and is valid for 3 years.
Course Content
Loss, stress, and grief and how they affect us
Psychological First Aid
How to facilitate problem-based/case study learning
Selecting, planning and facilitating an activity
Resources
Instructor Guide – Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid Workbook
Media Presentation
Look, Listen, Link, Live cards
Online instructional resources on Boulevard