COVID-19: Psychological First Aid

This COVID-19: Psychological First Aid is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Your progress in this COVID-19: Psychological First Aid is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

• Mental health support workers seeking enhanced crisis skills
• Healthcare professionals expanding psychological first aid knowledge
• Social care practitioners addressing COVID-19 mental health impacts
• Community volunteers providing pandemic-related wellbeing assistance
• HR and wellbeing coordinators supporting employee mental health
• Educators and youth workers focusing on psychological support
• Anyone interested in improving mental health response capabilities

• Mental Health Support Worker: £18,000-£25,000
• Community Care Coordinator: £20,000-£28,000
• Wellbeing Officer: £22,000-£30,000
• Social Care Practitioner: £19,000-£27,000
• Employee Wellbeing Advisor: £23,000-£32,000
• Youth Support Worker: £18,000-£24,000
• Crisis Intervention Assistant: £20,000-£26,000

• Confidence in delivering psychological first aid remotely and in-person
• Capability to assess and respond to mental health needs during crises
• Understanding of COVID-19’s psychological impact across populations
• Ability to apply WHO guidelines effectively in mental health support
• Improved ethical decision-making in psychological care delivery
• Enhanced communication skills for sensitive mental health situations
• Practical knowledge of stress coping mechanisms during pandemics
• Leadership in supporting vulnerable groups through psychological aid

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Enrol today to develop practical skills, confidence, and real-world understanding with the CPD-accredited COVID-19: Psychological First Aid course.