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Psychological First Aid

PFA Instructor Development Help others teach supportive action.

Prepare to deliver evidence-informed Psychological First Aid education that helps people understand stress, recognize distress and respond with practical support.

Why it matters

Give people a practical framework for difficult moments.

The instructor role centres on safe, clear facilitation and evidence-informed education—not clinical care.

1

Understand stress

Help learners recognize common reactions to stress, loss and difficult events.

2

Support coping

Teach practical approaches that support confidence, connection and healthy coping.

3

Know the boundaries

Reinforce scope, referral and the difference between education and clinical support.

Your pathway

Eligibility and current requirements are confirmed through our IDC.

01Share your backgroundTell us your current certifications, facilitation experience and goals.
02Confirm prerequisitesWe review the current Red Cross pathway before registration.
03Complete developmentBuild program knowledge, facilitation and assessment readiness.
04Finish certification stepsComplete the applicable development and experience requirements.
For workplaces + organizations

Build Psychological First Aid knowledge inside your organization.

We can help you choose between team training and developing an internal instructor—then build a plan suited to your staff, leaders or community.

Interested in the PFA instructor pathway?

Send us your background and organizational goal so we can confirm the appropriate next step.