Rescue & Heal Online courses

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning

In the First Aid for Opioid Poisoning online course, you will become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone.

What will you learn?

  • You will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of opioid poisoning.
  • What naloxone is and how naloxone works to reverse an opioid poisoning.
  • Understand how opioids and naloxone affect the body.
  • Explore ways to reduce the influence of stigma around opioid poisoning.
  • Learn how to respond confidently to an opioid poisoning emergency.
  • How to administer intranasal and intramuscular naloxone.

Who should take the First Aid for Opioid Poisoning course?

Anyone 16 years of age and older. This course has no prerequisites.

Canadian Red Cross Online-Based Learning

  • Self-directed: Learn at your own pace by working through the training materials online.
  • Duration: Approximately 1 hour online.
  • Knowledge check on each module: You will need to pass the test at the end of each module with a score of at least 70%.  You will be able to review the module content and try as many times as necessary to complete the course.

Advance your career with a certification

  • Successfully completing the course will earn you a Red Cross certificate of completion of First Aid for Opioid Poisoning.

PRICE: $30.00 ($31.50 with GST)

Strength in Self Care: Prioritizing Psychological First Aid

Welcome to our Psychological First Aid – Self-Care course, where you will embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. You will explore the depths of your own resilience and learn how to harness it to overcome life’s challenges.

Throughout the course, we will not only delve into the complexity of stress and its impact on your life but also equip you with practical tools to manage and conquer it proactively. You will build a personalized self-care plan that will serve as your compass in navigating the often-tumultuous experiences that life brings.

Join us on this empowering quest to unlock your inner strength, support your mental well-being, and emerge as a more resilient, confident, and self-assured version of yourself. Your journey to prioritize self-care begins here.

PFA Self-Care Course Curriculum:  

Within these modules, you’ll dive deep into the intricate world of stress and self-care, gaining insights and tools that will empower you to conquer life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits:

1.Understanding Stress: Differentiate between the various types of stress and learn about their triggers, effects, and signs.

2.Self-assessment & Awareness: Grasp the significance of introspection when dealing with stress, ensuring you recognize and address your personal experiences effectively.

3.Support Systems & Protective Factors: Dive into the range of available support systems, learn how to pinpoint your protective factors, and understand the nuances of personal factors that can play a role in your well-being.

4.Organizational Insights: Familiarize yourself with the foundational policies and values of different support systems to harness their full potential effectively.

5.Crafting a Self-Care Plan: Equip yourself with the tools and strategies to design a self-care regimen that resonates with your unique needs and circumstances.

6.The 4L Self-Care Cycle: Learn to apply the “Look, Listen, Link, Live” cycle, a holistic approach to ensuring you remain at the forefront of your self-care journey.

Embark on this enlightening journey and arm yourself with the knowledge and tools to prioritize your well-being amidst life’s challenges.

This course is for 

Anyone interested in self-care practices that promote psychological wellbeing. This includes professional responders, people in the workplace, and youth (must be 14 years of age and older, adult support recommended for younger audiences).

PFA Essentials: Self-Care and Caring for Others courses

Take action with our two comprehensive online Psychological First Aid courses: Self-Care and Caring for Others. By completing both courses, you’ll gain a well-rounded approach to Psychological First Aid and wellness. Don’t wait to prioritize your mental well-being – sign up today!

A unique approach:

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 resiliency to stress and establish coping strategies.

PFA Self-Care course format:

Empower yourself with the flexibility to learn at your own pace through our online self-directed learning format. With our comprehensive training materials, you’ll have everything you need to achieve success. Our courses take approximately 90 minutes to complete, but don’t worry about timing – you’re in control. Invest in yourself and unlock your potential with our online learning format today!

PRICE: $20.00

Recognize Stress in others and Offer Non-Judgmental Help

Offering a helping hand with understanding and sensitivity is invaluable in managing everyday stress. The Psychological First Aid – Caring for Others course equips you with the skills to recognize when someone is struggling and to extend assistance with compassion and respect.

With the Psychological First Aid – Caring for Others course, you develop skills to support and care for others and help them to strengthen their resilience. By starting with self-care, you develop your ability to be there for family and friends during tough times.

Enrol now to become the trusted ally everyone hopes for and make a difference that counts!

A unique approach:

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 resiliency to stress and establish coping strategies.  

PFA Caring For Others course format:

Learn at your own pace with our self-directed online format. Each course takes around 90 minutes, but you’re in control of timing. Invest in yourself and unlock your potential today!

PRICE: $20.00