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About the Course

Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition. Utilizing the RAPID model (Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition), this specialized course provides perspectives on injuries and trauma that are beyond those physical in nature. The RAPID model is readily applicable to public health settings, the workplace, the military, faith-based organizations, mass disaster venues, and even the demands of more commonplace critical events, e.g., dealing with the psychological aftermath of accidents, robberies, suicide, homicide, or community violence. In addition, the RAPID model has been found effective in promoting personal and community resilience. Participants will increase their abilities to: - Discuss key concepts related to PFA - Listen reflectively - Differentiate benign, non-incapacitating psychological/ behavioral crisis reactions from more severe, potentially incapacitating, crisis reactions - Prioritize (triage) psychological/ behavioral crisis reactions - Mitigate acute distress and dysfunction, as appropriate - Recognize when to facilitate access to further mental health support - Practice self-care Developed in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Open Education Lab....

Top reviews

GT

Dec 19, 2019

Great structure and interactive format. Clear expectations and excellent materials. Subject was explained in an effective manner that was easily understood and applied. Very useful for any profession!

IT

Oct 12, 2020

this opened my mind towards intervention needs in a catastrophic event. something like this is required more than ever now. the content of the course was very good and thorough. very nicely explained.

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By Tina H

Oct 22, 2017

Care and self care will help a lot.

RAPID model and Masrow requirements model are helpful.

By Sandra M M

Oct 22, 2017

Some items in the test were too mechanic. I would like to have more reflective questions.

By Roger N P

Apr 8, 2016

Good introduction to the subject and importantly leaves you wanting to explore a bit more

By Kevin H

Oct 10, 2020

Good course , it was worth it. Everyone in the EMS System should be encouraged to do it.

By Mary V

Feb 26, 2021

straightforward scripts and generous suggestions for improvement of crisis interaction!

By Matt R

Jun 20, 2017

This course is a very helpful primer in how to respond to psychological distress in the

By skywalker4710

Apr 28, 2020

Terrific course! Simple, straight forward and experiential. Loved every minute of it

By Pedro F A

May 30, 2019

The course is relevant, although the manner the content is transmited could improve.

By HARRIET A

Feb 26, 2021

Great course, Important areas covered. Gives a great understanding of the PFA role.

By jp l

Aug 30, 2018

Very helpful and acknowledging essential perceptions and most professional aspects.

By Nimra S

Nov 6, 2022

It's a good...not excellent course for social relief worker also for psychologist.

By Samantha Z M H

Apr 23, 2020

it really helped to see things outside of the psychologist pov! insightful course!

By Mary-Elizabeth M T

Jan 12, 2021

Very good information and field skills provided in an easy to understand manner.

By Ngawang T

Jun 26, 2020

I am happy that i took this course. Thank you for the great learning experience.

By TSE K N

Apr 22, 2020

A very convenient and practical way to acquire the basic knowledge in the field.

By Francesca M

Jan 8, 2022

very interesting and with many points in common with counseling that I practice

By Tomi H

Aug 13, 2020

Good introduction to psychological first aid. I liked especially the scenarios.

By sneha s

Jan 10, 2021

justifies the name of the course . It is indeed about psychological first aid.

By M. B M

Jun 20, 2017

A good and basic course for awareness of distressing issues during disasters.

By AKHILA A

Jul 25, 2020

This course is really helpful especially in the time of the Covid pandemic.

By Aniket N

May 6, 2020

Very informative and content was presented in an extremely organized manner

By Kandiah R

Jun 8, 2021

This course should be taught in community level for preparedness at crisis

By Tay H Q

Aug 27, 2017

A very comprehensive yet summarised introduction of how PFA is conducted.

By zoyeb m z

Jul 7, 2020

A quick course on a very essential method. A must for any crisis manager

By jane m

May 6, 2020

Very educational. A very helpful course for non-professional responders.