Psychological First Aid Instructors support the delivery of our Psychological First Aid and Self-Care & Wellness courses. 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 participant-level certification courses (Psychological First Aid and Self-Care & Wellness)
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 competency-based teaching experience with the support of a Teaching Experience Supervisor is required upon completion of the in-person course.
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
- Virtual Facilitation Guide – Instructional Techniques
- Psychological First Aid Workbook
- Overview of Psychological First Aid ‒ Self-Care & Wellness
- Look, Listen, Link, Live cards
- Online instructional resources on Boulevard
Printable version - Psychological First Aid Instructor