Psychological First Aid Instructors support the delivery of Canadian Red Cross 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.
How to become a Red Cross Instructor:
Step 1- Check Prerequisite
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Psychological First Aid certification
* Register for Psychological First Aid here
Step 2-Fundamentals of Instruction
- Online Fundamentals of Instruction approximately 8 hours
- 16 hours classroom including in-class micro teaching
* Register for Fundamentals of Instruction here
Step 3- Discipline-Specific Classroom Component
- 16 hours classroom including in-class micro teaching
* Register for Psychological First Aid Discipline-Specific course below
Step 4- Teaching Experience
- Online Teaching Experience module (approximately 30-45 min)
- Complete a classroom teaching experience (up to 3 attempt)
Step 5- Certification
An electronic certification will be issued upon completion valid for 3 years.
**Red Cross instructors can only teach courses under an approved training partner.**