First Responders Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate

First responders deal with traumatic events repeatedly, on a scale unimaginable to those outside the emergency, disaster response and military services. Designed by first responders for first responders, our specialized online program explores how trauma in the workplace impacts mental health. You’ll take away practical tools and strategies to better prepare and support yourself, your peers and your organization in the face of trauma. 

Overview

Courses: 10
Format: Part-time
Location: Online
Next info session: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00 PM PDT

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Why this program?

  • Choose from flexibly paced online courses
  • Develop a resiliency toolkit to support yourself and others
  • Build a network of peers sharing similar challenges
  • Develop a peer-support program for your organization
  • Create an action plan for psychological safety in the workplace
  • Develop leadership and community engagement skills
  • Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits

Format

Part-time

Location

Online

Program completion

2–5 years (from start date of first course)
To graduate, complete all courses with a minimum average grade of C.

Course duration

5–10 weeks (20–40 instructional hours)

Course work

6–10 hours/week

Schedule

Self-paced within set deadlines

Courses

Required courses (take in any order, except CRIS410, which should be completed last):

Learning materials

Course materials included

Cost

$350–$650/course
$75 program application fee

Application info

No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.

Application requirements

See Application details for more info.

Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.

Course Name
Start Date
Location
Instructor
Cost
Seats Available
Action
Start DateTue, May 7, 2024
LocationOnline
InstructorNycole Harding
Cost$650.00
Seats Available28
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Start DateTue, May 7, 2024
LocationOnline
InstructorBill Brown
Cost$650.00
Seats Available21
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 7, 2024
LocationOnline
InstructorNicole Marcia
Cost$650.00
Seats Available24
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 11, 2024
LocationOnline
InstructorDanielle Dubé
Cost$350.00
Seats Available23
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 11, 2024
LocationOnline
InstructorNancy Szastkiw
Cost$350.00
Seats Available26
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 11, 2024
LocationOnline
InstructorKathy Rolfe
Cost$350.00
Seats Available28
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Sep 10, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available28
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Sep 10, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available29
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Sep 10, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available27
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Oct 29, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Oct 29, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available28
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Oct 29, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available26
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Oct 29, 2024
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available29
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jan 14, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Feb 4, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Feb 4, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Feb 4, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available29
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 6, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 6, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, May 6, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$650.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 10, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 10, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister
Start DateTue, Jun 10, 2025
LocationOnline
Instructor-
Cost$350.00
Seats Available30
ActionRegister

Enroll in the certificate program to:

  • Track your progress in your student account
  • Access potential tax credits
  • Be eligible to graduate when you finish

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