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.
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.
What you will learn:
- 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
Course Duration
- 45-90 minutes online learning followed by 7 hours in-class.
- Upon registration you will receive access to the online material which must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion.
Language
- English
Prerequisite
- 16 years of age (Recommended)
- Upon registration you will receive access to the online material which must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion.
Certificate
- 3 Years
Course Price
- $150.00 + GST
Course Dates
