The Psychological First Aid (PFA) Course equips learners with the skill to provide emotional support and practical assistance to individuals who are experiencing distress after a crisis. Through a combination of individual and peer learning, learners will develop the ability to recognize signs and symptoms of emotional distress and apply effective coping strategies with reference to World Health Organization (WHO) PFA guide.
Location:
Raffles Hospital Level 11, Learning Centre Singapore 188770
This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to provide emotional support during crises, including individuals with no prior experience in first aid or mental health support.
Course Outcome
At the end of the programme, learners will be able to confidently offer appropriate support and connect individuals to resources if needed. They will learn how to:
Develop an understanding on effects of stress, loss, trauma and grief on others.
Recognize signs and symptoms of emotional distress.
Apply the key principles of PFA: Look, Listen, Link.
Guide individuals to effective coping strategies, resources and support services.
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, graduates will be awarded a certificate with a validity of two years.
Terms & Conditions
Price is in Singapore dollars and inclusive of GST.
All payments are on a strictly non-refundable basis and must be made before course commencement, failing which Raffles Medical Group reserves the right to cancel or postpone the participant’s registration for the specific course date.
Upon purchase, we will send to your email a redemption letter, that you can use to redeem your course. This letter can only be used for the course indicated.
To book your course, please email Mr Muhd Fardli at fardli@rafflesmedical.com or call 6311 1944. Please quote the course name and the reference number found on your redemption letter.
The redemption letter must be presented on the day of the course, together with your NRIC / identification documents.
You may transfer the course to another person, or purchase for multiple people. Please email fardli@rafflesmedical.com with the details of the recipient(s).
A minimum of 80% attendance record is required for learners to sit for the assessment. Absentees may request make-up lessons only upon producing a medical certificate. Participants who did not complete their assessment successfully will have to re-take the assessment (MCQ / Practical) on another day within one month. Additional assessment attempts will be subjected to an administrative fee of $10.
Listed terms are subject to change without prior notice.
Raffles Medical Group is not obliged to replace the redemption letter if it is misplaced.
For enquiries, or to find out the latest course schedule, please email fardli@rafflesmedical.com, or call 6311 1944.
