Learn Psychological First Aid

 

Make a Difference in the Community!

Join our new Psychological First Aid (PFA) Mobile Learning application to gain fundamental knowledge and skills and support your classmates, colleagues or loved ones, anytime, anywhere via your smartphone.

Learn to also recognise signs of distress and identify those at-risk, while building your own wellbeing toolbox with practical tools to assist others in managing life’s stressors effectively.

The PFA Mobile Learning app offers a friendly mobile user-experience and realistic simulations powered by generative AI for hands-on practice. You will also receive personalised feedback based on your performance, solidifying your understanding and proficiency in PFA techniques. Participants will receive a certificate endorsed by the Singapore Red Cross upon completion and become eligible to attend the Advanced Psychological First Aid course. 

What to Expect

  • Learn fundamental knowledge and skills to support individuals who are going through challenges and distress.
  • Gain valuable skills in identifying signs of distress, applying effective stress management techniques, all enriched with practical activities and AI role-play experiences through the app.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify signs of distress and types of crises.
  • Appreciate the importance of psychological support for someone in distress.
  • Apply the ‘prepare’, ‘look’, ‘listen’, ‘link’ method to approach and help someone in distress.
  • Apply stress management techniques to yourself and others.
  • Refer those in distress to support and care resources within NTU.

Target participants

All NTU students and employees interested in making a positive impact on the lives of their colleagues and fellow students.

How to Register?

  • Download the Empathy App
  • Select Log in with SSO
  • Select Continue with Microsoft
  • Input your NTU login details
  • Select Psychological First Aid to begin the training

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iOS Devices

Android Devices

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🎬 Share Your PFA Story & Win Up
to $400 worth in prizes! 🎉

Have you completed the PFA Mobile Learning programme? Has it changed the way you view mental wellbeing or helped you support others in meaningful ways? If yes, we want to hear YOUR story!

We’re excited to launch the PFA Mobile Learning Video Competition, where NTU students and employees can showcase how the training has impacted their personal or professional lives. Not only will you help spread the message of mental wellbeing, but you’ll also stand a chance to win up to $400 worth in prizes! 💰

🎥 How to Participate

  1. Follow @ntuwell on Instagram.
  2. Create a short video (up to 60 seconds) introducing yourself and sharing your experience with the PFA Mobile Learning program. The following prompts are provided to help you get started:
  3. Post your video on Instagram using the competition hashtag #UWOPFAMobileLearning and tag @ntuwell in the caption.
  4. Ensure your Instagram account is public so we can view your entry!

💡 Pro tip: Be authentic, keep it engaging, and show us how PFA has made a difference in your life!

🏆 Prizes

1st Place: $400
2nd Place: $300
Runners-Up (2 winners): $150 each

📅 Key Dates

⏳ Submission Deadline: 10 April 2025

This is your chance to inspire others and be a wellbeing changemaker at NTU! 🌿✨ Start creating, start sharing, and start making a difference.

Got questions? Drop us a DM on @ntuwell or email us at ntuwellbeing@ntu.edu.sg