Psychological First Aid
Gain practical skills in psychological first aid to support mental health and provide emotional support during crises at work or in the community.
Overview
Stress and crisis are increasingly common in today’s world — especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. This course goes beyond awareness, equipping participants with practical skills to provide psychological first aid (PFA) to individuals experiencing distress. Participants will learn how to offer immediate emotional support, assess needs, and connect those affected with appropriate resources, whether in the workplace or the community.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of psychological first aid
- Recognise signs of distress and assess the immediate needs of affected individuals
- Provide practical and emotional support using PFA action principles
- Apply self-care strategies to maintain personal wellbeing while helping others
- Connect individuals with further support when necessary
Course Outline
- Introduction to mental health and the role of a PFA provider
- The importance of self-care and self-awareness in crisis support
- Understanding crisis situations and how to respond appropriately
- Action principles of Psychological First Aid: Prepare, Look, Listen, Link
- What helps and what hinders in communication and support
- Practical application through guided role play and case scenarios
Target Audience
Individuals who are interested in acquiring knowledge and practical skills to support those who are affected by crisis and stress.
Certification
Upon completion of the course, the participants will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by HMI Institute.
Course Date
18 April to
20 April 2023
25 April to
27 April 2023
9 May to
11 May 2023
23 May to
25 May 2023
6 June to
8 June 2023
21 June to
23 June 2023
4 July to
6 July 2023
11 July to
13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date
18 April to 20 April 2023
25 April to 27 April 2023
9 May to 11 May 2023
23 May to 25 May 2023
6 June to 8 June 2023
21 June to 23 June 2023
4 July to 6 July 2023
11 July to 13 July 2023
Course Time
9.00am – 6.00pm
Course Date & Registration
To be Confirmed
Course Duration
7 hours
Course Venue
HMI Institute
Course Fee
$140 per participant
* Subject to GST
SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
Above subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
Caregiver Training Grant Claimable
Eligible care recipients will receive a $200 annual subsidy (from April to March the following year) that can be used by their caregivers (family members or foreign domestic workers) to attend courses to better care for their loved ones.
* For more information, please visit the AIC website.
Fees can be offset via SkillsFuture Credit.
Above Subsidy applicable for Singaporean / Singapore PR of age 21 years old and above.
*SSG Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy only applicable to Singaporean age 40 years old and above.
UTAP Funding Available
NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% unfunded course fee support with the UTAP funding
* For more information on UTAP, please visit the NTUC website.
- Fill in the Course Application Form
- Attach and submit the form to marcus.er@hmi.com.sg
