Which PFA Course Is Right for Me? Decision Guide

Find the Right Psychological First Aid Course for You. Whether you’re managing your own stress or supporting someone through grief or crisis, there’s a Psychological First Aid (PFA) course designed for your situation.

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Self-Care Online Training

Start with yourself. Create a practical self-care plan you can use right away.

Format: Online (self-paced)
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Cost: $20
Certification: Certificate of Completion

Person attentively listening and offering support as someone talks about stress and mental health.

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Caring for Others Online Training

Learn how to recognize distress in others and respond with confidence, compassion, and practical support.

Format: Online (self-paced)
Duration: 45-90 minutes
Cost: $20
Certification: Certificate of Completion

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Self-Care & Wellness Course

Go deeper with guided learning. Apply self-care tools through real-life scenarios, discussion, and reflection.

Format: Blended (Online + In-class)
Duration: 45–90 min online + 1.5–2 hrs in-class
Cost: Varies
Certification: 1-Year Certification

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PFA Certification Course

Become certified in Psychological First Aid. Learn how to support people through stress, grief, and crisis using trauma-informed approaches grounded in Psychological First Aid principles.

Format: In-class OR Blended
Duration: 12 hrs in-class OR 45–90 min online + 7 hrs in-class
Cost: Varies
Certification: 3-Year Certification

PFA Quick Decision Guide

If you need quick tools right now, start with Self-Care Online Training.
If someone in your life is struggling, choose Caring for Others Online Training.
If you want guided applications and discussions, choose Self-Care & Wellness.
If supporting others is part of your professional or community role, choose PFA Certification.

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