Course Description

This course provides knowledge and skills for CISM activities, including traumatic responses to stress, participating in peer support networks, the Mitchell Model of CISM, and additional mental health programming available to emergency services personnel.

Capacity: Min. 12 / Max. 20

Contact Hours: 10

Course Outline

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Critical Incident Stress
• Lesson 2: Human Stress Response
• Lesson 3: Normal Impact of Trauma
• Lesson 4: When Trauma Becomes Toxic
• Lesson 5: Strategies for Critical Incident Stress Management
• Lesson 6: The CISM Model
• Lesson 7: Peer and Family Support

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Fire & Rescue Certificate : Fire & Rescue Certificate
• Primary Care Paramedic Certificate : Primary Care Paramedic Certificate
• Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma : Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma