Psychological First Aid Classes Online

Psychological First Aid Courses

COURSE OVERVIEW

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is about taking care of yourself – your thoughts, feelings and emotions when you have experienced stress, crisis or trauma – and then being there for family, friends and community when they are having difficulty coping.

Learn how to anticipate stress and crisis whenever possible and equip yourself with the skillset to practice self-care and to provide care for others during particularly challenging times. Unlike mental health first aid, which trains people to help someone during a mental health emergency, Red Cross Psychological First Aid teaches you how to build up resiliency to stress and establish coping strategies for stress and trauma.

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How To Complete This Course

COURSE INFORMATION

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Course duration is estimated between 2 and 3 hours to complete both PFA Modules; Self Care, and Caring for Others.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be issued to you from the Canadian Red Cross.

Two Psychological First Aid courses are available online to learn at your own pace: Self-Care and Caring for Others. In both these courses, learn the impact of stress, trauma, and grief while developing useful tools for handling difficult situations. These online courses are quick, accessible and practical, equipping you with skills you can use in daily life.

Complete both the Self-Care and Caring for Others courses for a well-rounded approach to psychological first aid and wellness. At the end of these courses, you will complete a knowledge evaluation and receive an electronic certificate of completion.

Online learning format
A note to participants: Learn at your own pace by working through the course materials independently online. You may leave the course at any time and resume where you left off. The duration will vary depending on the individual learner and their prior knowledge of the subject matter.

Looking to level up your skills?

CHECK OUT OUR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE

Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program equips you with the skills to confidently support individuals facing mental health challenges or crises. Whether in your home, workplace, or community, MHFA prepares you to recognize signs of mental distress and provide immediate aid until professional help is available.

Participants that complete the Mental Health First Aid course receive certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

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Testimonials & Reviews

WE’RE PROUD OF THE TESTIMONIALS AND GLOWING REVIEWS WE’VE EARNED OVER THE YEARS. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES OF RECENT REVIEWS FROM ACROSS THE PROVINCE.

Reviews

First Aid 4U Training Ottawa East

4.9

Based on 740 reviews

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Sergei Aleikin

21:32 05 Dec 24

S LeBlanc

21:31 05 Dec 24

The instructor was exceptional.

Elaina Ahmed

14:27 05 Dec 24

My training was done on 3rd of December 2024, which was lead and done by the wonderful David Smith! I wanted to say thank you so much to David for the way he made the training fun and easy to understand; I learned more then just training. Thank you for the way you made us all feel at ease because I was very nervous to take the course thinking it was going to be stressful. David has a wonderful way of teaching his classes, making everyone feel comfortable around one another, which made the training that much more satisfying. This man is truly admirable and I hope you know this too. Thank you again so much David (Smitty!). I hope you will train me again in 3 years time!!! Last but not least, Merry Christmas and Happy New Years David, to you and your loved ones and your lovely wife.Please relay this to David Smith! He should know he's an amazing trainer! Thank you so very much!Sincerely,Ianeta K.

Barbara Irving

13:51 02 Dec 24

Rymon - Excellent instructor in Burlington.

Crystal Furlanich

18:33 01 Dec 24

Raymond was a great teacher and made the class fun.

Sita Karki

23:03 30 Nov 24

It was a great experience and learning.

Jesse Smith

20:24 28 Nov 24

David Ross

23:26 26 Nov 24

The Standard First Aid & CPR level C refresher I completed at 700 Industrial Avenue was absolutely excellent. I have enrolled in a large number of similar courses over the years and many have been delivered in a dry, canned, and methodical manner. This course, though, was anything but. Longtime instructor David Smith adopted the perfect blend of detailed information, humour, personal experiences, and practical application hints, and I came away feeling my day had been exceptionally well spent.

Shesmine Lacossade

02:00 25 Nov 24

Seddik Boumeslout

20:42 20 Nov 24

Excellent training, special mention to the trainer Mr. Smith.

ayuk eyong

12:42 19 Nov 24

Amir, Thank you for the great teaching yesterday in Toronto. It was one of the best lectures I have ever had. - Michael

Jen Cactus

04:50 19 Nov 24

Laurel Songhong

00:47 19 Nov 24

sean N

23:56 18 Nov 24

The instructer was realy amazing. My only issues was booking there were issues and I had to file a conplaint to get it resolved. Other then that it was great.

Benedicta Tachie

23:26 18 Nov 24

Excellent training and the instructor made sure everyone understood every single topic backed by a practical. I had my training at Mississauga(Lakeshore) location.I really enjoyed the class and also I recommend FIRST AID 4U to each and everyone. Great experience and the best so far. Thank you.

Bobby Dinn

22:47 18 Nov 24

Very happy with this course and how it was given. Great instructor who was very engaging and took the time to make sure we all understood the material.

anicet romaric Mpangop

20:29 15 Nov 24

rick

16:43 14 Nov 24

guixiang chen

21:41 13 Nov 24

Olivia Medeiros

19:46 11 Nov 24

Mike was a top notch instructor, best training course I’ve taken to date!

Kelly Villeneuve

16:28 11 Nov 24

Maxx L

18:25 08 Nov 24

Great job. Good flow and fun experiences shared.

Darcy Yarascavitch

23:49 07 Nov 24

Sonja Grandmond

16:45 05 Nov 24

The instructor was amazing! He made the course seem interesting and gave us some helpful tips!

Abraham Edomobi

00:41 04 Nov 24

Highly recommended by me. Best teacher. 👌 best believe.

Emma McC

21:10 03 Nov 24

Amazing experience! Instructor David Smith is the best instructor i have had to teach the class. Definitely recommend this place, he was very respectful, and made the class feel very welcomed each day.

Boshra Mikhail

20:55 03 Nov 24

Place is not fancy but well maintained and clean. Serving it’s purpose and not too far ( I would say central )

Mariana Sabau

20:16 01 Nov 24

Excellent and useful experience!

SAMUEL AROSO

17:54 31 Oct 24

It was a great learning experience with Dr Samr

dang dang

13:01 31 Oct 24

The best knowledge, best teaching skills.

Jane Gillard

23:31 30 Oct 24

Ruth Silva

15:32 30 Oct 24

FM Asalintao

01:52 30 Oct 24

Very great experience to refresh my knowledge, very professional and very kind instructor Sam. Thank you so much for all the lessons learned both theory and practical!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 (Hamilton Branch)

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20:39 25 Oct 24

The training was great and very hands on.

Neda K

19:28 25 Oct 24

instructor Rymon made class easy to understand and more enjoyable.

Mathieu Keumegne

00:31 24 Oct 24

MMESOMA EZEIKE

22:59 23 Oct 24

Awesome place with the best instructors

mark arvisais

20:18 23 Oct 24

Great teacher for first aid course he makes it a fun course to take

Khushnaz K

20:02 23 Oct 24

Training was very well-delivered. Our trainer David Smith has a wealth of experience in the subject, and was able to convey concepts with clarity, precision and humour. Excellent course, would recommend for all adults and older teens.

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17:19 21 Oct 24

Mr Sam is a very good and patient teacher

Keerthi Suresh

14:22 21 Oct 24

Ak Okojie

12:12 20 Oct 24

My training took place at Oxford center, and it was well coordinated, and impactful. Abder, the facilitator was super. Cudos to him.,

Harkirat Gill

00:25 20 Oct 24

I recently attended a first aid and CPR training session at the Hamilton Fennell location with Kim as the instructor, and I had an amazing experience. Kim did a fantastic job keeping everyone engaged throughout the session, making sure we were actively involved with fun activities. She also shared relatable stories that tied in perfectly with the first aid and CPR training, making it both informative and enjoyable. Her energy and approach really helped the group stay focused and made the learning process easy to follow. I highly recommend her sessions for anyone looking for a comprehensive and interactive first aid and CPR course!

Liane Clapham

20:18 18 Oct 24

Our instructor David Smith was simply amazing. Our entire class was highly engaged with him. Very knowledgeable and very professional. Highly recommend this course. I have taken many first aid courses over the years. This one has been by far the best !!!Thanks David!

Denberu Bayleyegne

19:29 18 Oct 24

Stephanie A

15:50 17 Oct 24

I recently completed a Standard First Aid & CPR training course and had an excellent experience. The course was well-structured, informative, and practical.The instructor, David Smith, was knowledgeable, engaging, and patient, making sure everyone fully understood each step of the process.The hands-on practice sessions were invaluable, allowing me to apply what I learned in a realistic setting. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to gain essential life-saving skills.Thanks again David 🙂

Katherine Zielonka

15:22 17 Oct 24

David was welcoming and informative. We learned a ton in a fun way! Highly recommend for first aid training.

Tahere Ranjbar irani

14:25 17 Oct 24

Bremos B

20:09 16 Oct 24

Thank you for all. Good trainer with a lot of knowledge

Issame Belcaid

19:44 16 Oct 24

Thank you FirstAid4U for well educating & training us on all necessities in different situations.BIG THANK YOU to David Smith!!This man is the perfect instructor for this course. He is a life saver (literally), well spoken & very informed on First Aid.Hope to see you again when comes recertification time!

mona marwan

17:38 16 Oct 24

Professor Samih, in fennel centre HamiltonI like how he delivered the course. His approach to First Aid helped me learn a lot, and I changed how I looked at it. His class dynamics are interesting and keep participants engaged. I would surely recommend this course to others.