About the course:
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:
- 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
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
Venue :
| Event | Venue | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blended Psychological First Aid – Saturday, June 29, 2024 – Surrey | Surrey Campus (8433 132 Street, Unit 208, Surrey, BC V3W 4N8) |
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| Blended Psychological First Aid – Sunday, September 29, 2024 – Burnaby | Burnaby Campus (5151 Canada Way, Unit 100, Burnaby, BC V5E 3N1) |
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| Blended Psychological First Aid – Friday, December 20, 2024 – Surrey | Surrey Campus (8433 132 Street, Unit 208, Surrey, BC V3W 4N8) |
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Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 3 certification is valid for three years.
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