Secrets of Psychological Body Armor™ for Paramedics

Course Overview:
Dive into the world of holistic wellness tailored specifically for Canadian paramedics. This course, available asynchronously, introduces the concept of Psychological Body Armor™ (PBA) - a unique approach to building personal resilience and holistic health. We understand that your professional life can involve many challenges and stress, so we've created a course that goes beyond the surface.

Welcome to a journey grounded in credible scientific research. Our course is your passport to actionable insights and strategies that will empower you to conquer the unique stresses of your profession. We're not here to offer band-aid solutions; we're here to equip you with the tools you need to thrive!

What You'll Learn:
ICISF-Canada has crafted an immersive multi-modal asynchronous course tailored just for Canadian paramedics. Dive into Canadian-specific content and connect with personal video vignettes featuring active paramedics in Canada. Engage with a dynamic mix of self-assessments, videos, readings, and quizzes designed to enhance your learning journey.

Key Learning Objectives:
• Understanding PBA: Delve into the core concept of Psychological Body Armor™ and its significance in promoting resilience.
• Understand the stress response, unique to public safety professions.
• Resilient Mindsets: Identify and cultivate attitudes that foster resilience in the face of challenges.
• Physical Activity: Discover how regular exercise can bolster your PBA, strengthening both mental and physical resilience.
• Nutritional Fuelling: Learn about the nutritional choices that can power your PBA, ensuring you're fuelled for the demands of your profession.
• Restorative Rest: Understand the importance of rest and relaxation techniques in recharging and restoring your PBA.
• Interpersonal Support: Explore the role of social connections and support in enhancing your PBA.
• Spiritual Connections: Delve into the relationship between spirituality and PBA, and how spiritual practices can transcend resilience.
• Crafting Your PBA Plan: By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to develop a personalized PBA plan, ensuring you're well-prepared to face the challenges of your profession with resilience and holistic wellness.
• Learn Active Listening Skills to help support a distressed colleague or patient.

Join us in this transformational journey and arm yourself with the secrets of Psychological Body Armor™.