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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

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.

ED

May 22, 2020

I am very happy and satisfied with the course program. In fact, I am excited to apply what I have learned and also looking forward to enroll in another course. Thank you for this learning opportunity!

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By Angie W

Dec 31, 2021

Very interesting and helpful. I will use the techniques taught in the course in many different situations, not just in psychological first aid.

By Jordana d S B S

May 4, 2021

O curso foi uma experiência incrível, aprendi de forma fácil e didática, estou muito feliz em saber mais sobre Primeiros Socorros Psicológicos.

By J. J G

Feb 14, 2021

This is a phenomenal and very insightful course that I recommend everyone takes, especially during these troubling times we are living through.

By Deleted A

Jul 31, 2020

The course was really interesting and useful for me. I feel much more confident in my own abilities. Thank you very much for this great course!

By Jorge B C

Jul 15, 2020

Thank you for this wonderful MOOC. Even though this might not be related to my college degree, I will definitely be needing this in my life :))

By Skylar P

May 3, 2020

Absolutely loved this course! I learned so much over the last five weeks and I can't wait to implement what I have learned in my future career.

By Shroq m i H

Jan 16, 2018

The course was very helpful and I learned a lot of skills related to providing psychological support services to survivors. Thank you very much

By Xana O

Jun 27, 2017

Useful for my career in emergency medicine. Practical skills with examples of how to use the interventions and RAPID model taught in the class.

By Mansurat R

Mar 3, 2017

It was really helpful and educative. i will be able to use knowledge gained to help people in my community who are in need or require such aid.

By florida g

Jul 24, 2022

This is a must take class. Although I have no money to purchase the certificate now, what I have learned from this course has truly helped me.

By Shafi U

Nov 25, 2020

Thank you so much for designing such a great course. It really helped me to apply this to my client and others who need psychological support.

By Laura M R G

Jul 26, 2020

Its a great course. The simulations help a lot into internalizing the concepts. However, the theory could be presented in a more engaging way.

By K V V

May 23, 2020

It was worth enough listening to the lecture. I see the guide very keen to instill positivity everywhere and I enjoyed the course all through!

By Deleted A

Apr 29, 2020

Ich finde der Kurs gibt eine gute Einführung in das Modell. Auch im Vergleich mit anderen Kursen auf Coursera ist der Kurs sehr gut aufgebaut.

By Wael G

Apr 17, 2020

The course was very helpful, done in a very professional yet smooth way, the Doctor is experienced and has a great way delivering information.

By Arav S A

Apr 16, 2020

I feel much more prepared to cope with personal adversity and offer Psychological First Aid using the RAPID model to those who may require it.

By Camelia A

Dec 26, 2021

Very helpful, especially nowadays. Learned a lot. The profesor was very calm during the course, many examples, clear explanation. Thank you !

By Wang J

Jun 13, 2021

This is a good advanced & evidence-based learning after studying the WHO model of PFA. Dr Everly is a wise and compassionate guru. Thank you.

By sumit g

Jun 6, 2021

The course has been presented in a very systematic and step by step manner. The instructor was very effective. Simulations were very helpful.

By Arlyn G

Mar 19, 2021

I will spread the good news that it takes (only) a desire to help, and the John's Hopkins University RAPID PFA training to make a difference.

By Shubhi S

Feb 4, 2021

Great course! Thank you Dr. Everly! I'm now surely better equipped to be of help to my environment during calamities and disaster situations.

By Amita K

Jan 13, 2021

This is my first certificate this year. I enjoyed doing the course, and especially like Dr. Everly's soothing voice and his advice on Burnout

By Achla G

Jun 6, 2020

Its a very well organized program with actual case vignettes. Learning was interesting with all content as well as the assignments and tests.

By Sabyasachi R

May 23, 2020

This course is very much helpful to me for enhancing my skill on communication with those people who are being affected by natural disasters.

By yessanlys

May 18, 2020

I learned more than I thought I would. I found this course so helpful. I feel more prepare to help others and not forget about me. Thank you!