Psychological First Aid

Johns Hopkins University

À propos de ce cours

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.

Cours en ligne à 100 %

Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.

Approx. 6 hours to complete

Recommandé : 4 hours/week

English

Sous-titres : English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Crisis InterventionPsychologyMental HealthPsychological Trauma

Cours en ligne à 100 %

Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.

Approx. 6 hours to complete

Recommandé : 4 hours/week

English

Sous-titres : English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

1 hour to complete

Introduction

In this first week, we have some materials to get you oriented, a pre-course survey, two lectures on history and terms and concepts and a simulated look at PFA in action....

4 videos (Total 41 min), 4 readings

4 videos

Module 1 Introduction 2m

Lecture 1: Terms and Concepts12m

Lecture 2: Historical Context10m

Full simulation video 15m

4 readings

Welcome to Psychological First Aid10m

Syllabus10m

Pre-Course Survey10m

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid10m

2

Section

1 hour to complete

Reflective Listening/Rapport

This week, we'll be looking more closely at the R component of our RAPID model. ...

5 videos (Total 32 min), 1 quiz

5 videos

Module 2 Introduction 1m

Lecture 3: Reflective Listening & Rapport15m

Lecture 4: How Reflective Listening Works11m

Reflective Listening & Rapport Vignette A 1m

Reflective Listening & Rapport Vignette B 2m

1 practice exercises

Modules 1 & 2 Quiz20m

3

Section

2 hours to complete

Assessment and Prioritization

This week, we'll be looking more closely at the A and P components of our RAPID model. A stands for Assessment, and P stands for Prioritization. ...

9 videos (Total 67 min), 1 quiz

9 videos

Module 3 Introduction 1m

Lecture 5: Assessment of Needs19m

Assessment Vignette A 1m

Asessment Vignette B 5m

Module 4 Introduction 2m

Lecture 6: Prioritization12m

Beyond the Ashes 23m

Prioritization Vignette A 1m

Prioritization Vignette B 0m

1 practice exercises

Modules 3 & 4 Quiz20m

4

Section

1 hour to complete

Intervention and Disposition

This week, we'll be looking more closely at the I and D components of our RAPID model in Lectures 7 and 8, respectively. I stands for Intervention, and D stands for Disposition. ...

9 videos (Total 34 min), 1 quiz

9 videos

Module 5 Introduction 1m

Lecture 7: Intervention12m

Intervention Vignette A 1m

Intervention Vignette B 1m

Module 6 Introduction 1m

Lecture 8: Disposition9m

Disposition Vignette A 0m

Disposition Vignette B 0m

Follow-Up Vignette 4m

1 practice exercises

Modules 5 & 6 Quiz20m

5

Section

1 hour to complete

Self-Care and Wrap-Up

Now that we've gone through the entire RAPID model, we'll turn our intention to you, the provider. ...

4 videos (Total 22 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

4 videos

Module 7 Introduction 1m

Lecture 9: Self-Care12m

Lecture 10: Summary6m

Closing Remarks2m

1 readings

Post-Course Survey10m

1 practice exercises

Module 7 Quiz20m

Instructor

George Everly, Jr., PhD

Professor, Center for Public Health Preparedness

About Johns Hopkins University

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I pay for this course?
If you pay for this course, you will have access to all of the features and content you need to earn a Course Certificate. If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. Note that the Course Certificate does not represent official academic credit from the partner institution offering the course.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
Yes! Coursera provides financial aid to learners who would like to complete a course but cannot afford the course fee. To apply for aid, select "Learn more and apply" in the Financial Aid section below the "Enroll" button. You'll be prompted to complete a simple application; no other paperwork is required.
Does the verified certificate mean that I'm certified to render psychological first aid?
No, the verified certificate means that you have successfully completed this course by achieving the course learning objectives. This course introduces you to the concepts and PFA and the Johns Hopkins RAPID PFA model, but does not provide all of the training and practice necessary to fully prepare you to render psychological first aid in a disaster setting. You are strongly encouraged to seek additional training before rendering psychological first aid.
Does this course contain anything disturbing?
The subject matter of this course requires the exploration of some traumatic situations and events that are potentially disturbing to some learners. For example, fires, floods, and violent crimes are occasionally referenced within the course.
I've experienced a traumatic event. Is this course a place to seek and receive help?
No, this course is an opportunity to learn how to offer psychological first aid to others, not help yourself. It is not a suitable venue for seeking or receiving the help that you need. Rather we suggest that you contact your local mental health agency, or state associations for psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers. They can often provide you with a list of resources, some at no cost, for receiving the help you need. For more urgent needs you should contact a local crisis telephone hotline, visit an emergency room, or simply dial 911 and ask for assistance.

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Psychological First Aid