This course equips Workplace Safety and Health Officers and Supervisors with the practical knowledge and skills to responsibily apply psychological first aid (PFA) at the workplace.
Participants will learn about the action principles of PFA and how to apply them to support co-workers in times of need. Emphasis is place on the context of application: duty of care and ethical considerations.
The programme adopts an andragogical approach that recognises the experiences of participants and encourages active shareing and learning including discussions on how mental wellness may affect safety and how PFA may be helpful.
Participants will have opportunities to take part n role plays and receive feedback from fellow learners and trainer(s)
Finally, a PFA provider neds to practise self-awareness and learners can assess their own sources of stress and self-care avenues.
1.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 7.0 hours
English
RESUME FOR Chew Lip Heng
"Chew" is an experienced trainer, life coach, and associate faculty at SUSS's Public Safety and Security Programme.
He has a MSc in Risk, Crisis and DIsaster Management (Leicester). He researched PTSD for his dissertation—inspired by his personal experience with flashbacks after returning from the Indian Ocean tsunami relief operation.
He has been conducting PFA training since 2021. Chew attended TOT PFA conducted by Singapore Red Cross, and IFRC, and NOVA Advanced National Community Crisis Response Team Training. He is also certified DISC Practitioner and ACLP. He is an ICF Associate Certified Coach.
Chew can be heard regularly on CNA938 sharing his views on public safety and security.