Psychological First Aid Courses

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.

Self-Care Online Training

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

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Psychological First Aid Certification Course

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

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Explore Psychological First Aid Tips

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.

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Which PFA Course Is Right for You?

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.

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