Psychological First Aid,(CB)
Online + In-person session. Red Cross certificate
This course is designed to recognize but not diagnose those that are in a mental health crisis and provide emergency support to those individuals suffering from high stress levels, burnout and suicidal thoughts (and actions) are at an all-time high in areas such as workplaces, schools, indigenous communities and among professional responders. The course focuses on self-care and care for others.
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.
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
Blended Psychological First Aid (complete Self-Care online component)
Once payment is received, you will receive an email (the same day) from the Red Cross with directions on how to get started: the online portion MUST be completed prior to course day.
Step One: complete the online portion of the course before step two.
Step Two: complete the one day in-class portion of the course.
Blended Duration
Online Learning: 1 – 3 Hours*
(*can vary in length of time depending on the learner )
In-Class Skills: 7 Hours (1 day)
This course offers a resiliency-based psychological first aid program designed to recognize, but not diagnose, those that are in a crisis and provide emergency support to those individuals suffering from high stress levels due to various types of trauma. The course focuses on self-care and care for others. Participants learn the Red Cross Look, Listen, Link, Live model and gain practical skills based on the latest international evidence.
Location & Contact Details
Holiday Inn – 8360 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary
+1-587-5571703
info@bigheartsfirstaid.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel within 24 hours of the original booking time. There is a $5 transaction fee to cancel. Rescheduling can be done up to 48 hours before the booking free of charge. Rescheduling after 48 hours will result in a $25 administrative fee.