Learn how to help people anticipate stress, recognize distress, and respond early, supporting confidence, connection, and coping during difficult moments. The Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid program teaches practical skills you can use at home, at work, and in your community.
Learn how stress, loss, and trauma affect you, and create a practical self-care plan you can apply immediately. In this course, earn a certificate of completion of the Self-Care Online Training.
Price: $20.00
Duration: 45 – 90 minutes
Learn how to recognize signs of distress and offer practical support without judgment or assumptions. In this course, earn a certificate of completion of the Caring for Others Online Training.
Price: $20.00
Duration: 45 – 90 minutes
Learn how to recognize signs of stress or crisis and use structured self-care strategies to manage their impact. In this course, earn a one-year certification in Self-Care & Wellness.
Duration: 45-90 minutes online learning and 1.5–2 hours in-class
Learn how stress, loss, trauma, and grief affect people. Also, how to apply a structured, evidence-informed Psychological First Aid approach to help people anticipate stress, recognize distress, and respond early, supporting confidence, connection, and coping during difficult moments. In this course, earn a certification (valid for three years) in Psychological First Aid.
Duration: 12 hours in-class OR 45-90 minutes online learning and 7 hours in-class
Practical tips for stress, trauma, and crisis response. Visit our Psychological First Aid (PFA) tips hub to learn how to recognize stress, trauma and burnout, and how PFA can help you support others and yourself in difficult times.
Choosing the right PFA course depends on your goals, the level of certification you need, and the time you can commit. Our guide helps you compare your options.
