Course Details:
Session Type: In-person / Online
Venue: G Floor, Neuroscience Institute Building / Microsoft Teams
Time: 09h00 to 15h30
Course Fee: R2,200 per person (Group Discounts Available)
CPD Accredited: 7 CPD Points
A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants of the course.
About the Course:
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a simple yet powerful way of helping someone in distress. It involves paying attention to the person's reactions, active listening, and, if appropriate, providing practical assistance to help address immediate problems and basic needs.
This course is designed for individuals who work with people — whether in healthcare, education, corporate, service, or community settings. It equips participants with essential, evidence-based skills in PFA that can assist anyone encountering emotional distress or psychological crises.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Psychological First Aid
- Ethics of Psychological First Aid
- Crises and Responses
- Providing Psychological First Aid: Individuals, Children, Groups
- The ACR Framework: Acknowledge, Contain, Refer
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise signs of emotional distress in yourself and others
- Provide immediate, appropriate, and effective stabilising support
- Respond with calm, clarity, and confidence during psychological crises
- Practise self-care strategies to manage stress and protect your own well-being