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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Psychological First Aid by Johns Hopkins University

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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!

KG

Apr 15, 2020

A wonderful course with clear explanations and case scenarios to help reinforce learning. I was truly engaged throughout the course and felt like I learned a lot more than I anticipated when going in.

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By Karen G C

Jul 15, 2020

Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and the chance to be more skilled and knowledgeable in PFA. Definitely, going to apply the techniques I've learned to my learners and if circumstances ask for it as well. More power!!!

By Dolly R

Jun 30, 2020

The course is really good. Having simulation on how not to do and then how correctly to do makes a lot of sense of common mistakes and corrections on it. It has enhanced my skill which i can use it in my professional life..Thank you..

By Jeffrey G

Apr 23, 2020

This was an exceptional course. The content and presentational stlye was very informative, both for persons with significant and limited experience with delivering mental health assistance to persons with recent traumatic experiences.

By Muhammad M K

Mar 15, 2016

Many Many thanks to Dr. George and Coursera for that I have learned how to behave with people who will go through disasters. It was really meaningful course. My idea has changed now. I feel different.

Thank you. I am proud of Coursera.

By Audrey Z

Mar 26, 2022

I found this course not only highly informational and thorough in its presentation of material, but also an engaging and interesting course. This is definitely useful information for anyone working in a field that helps other people.

By Marina K

Jan 17, 2021

A very helpful course. It was very well organized, easy to follow and to understand by simulation videos and so on. The subject is very interested and beneficial for everyone. I am really satisfied and pleasant to attend this course.

By ANASTASIA C

Dec 30, 2020

Thank you very much for this practical course! It was a great introduction to PFA and clearly explained all the different aspects of the model. I really liked the inclusion of both good and bad examples through the simulation videos!

By Ritika B B

Jun 2, 2020

Even though I am a Clinical Psychologist by profession, this course was extremely helpful in understanding PFA and how it can be used in situations of crisis, where psychotherapy is not an option, and also not helpful. So many thanks

By Marilena D

May 15, 2020

I really liked this lesson, for its comprehensive and simple guidance on how to apply Psychological First Aid. The RAPID method is easy to remember and is based to the most important think you can do, listening. Thank you for this!

By Dafne M T

Apr 21, 2020

Really interesting course. In the post Covid era, it would be useful for anyone, as there might be part of our communities having difficulties coping. Thanks for the model; will be keeping it in mind when being part of a relief team.

By Andre J

Apr 7, 2020

Honestly, one of the best units I have taken to date, I thoroughly enjoyed the humanistic nature of the treatment of those who have gone through horrible circumstances and this whole concept was just fascinating from start to finish.

By Suresh K M

Nov 25, 2019

I love the way it was presented.

I enjoyed a lot in the learning experience.

I record my heartfelt thanks to the Professor and Coursera Team for the amazing coyse and for the opportunity to nuture my skills on Psychological First And.

By Stefania T

Dec 7, 2020

It was an excellent course! In the right lenght with all the useful info. Ideal to help people in acute distress of a disaster, an accident etc. I learned a lot of things, even though I am already a psychologist. I trully recommend!

By Rowena F

Nov 3, 2020

I truly learned a lot from this short course. If you are to take this, you should take it seriously because you will gain a lot and it could be a great consideration in responding to emergencies, especially if you love to volunteer.

By Pitshaporn L

May 26, 2020

The content and the context of the course immensely open to a whole new level of conversation and the perspective of the First Aid provider. The knowledge I have learnt as a first responder would hopefully aid those who are in need.

By Ayu P

Dec 4, 2020

It's very insightful. I was majoring in psychology and mostly I work as first counselor for teenagers at risk and most of the time it seems what I learned on school didn't work. Now I know why it didn't work, thanks to this course.

By Onisha C

Oct 5, 2020

This course is very Educational and informative, I have gain new knowledge about help people and listening effectively inorder to successful connect and understand the person. I intend to put everything that I learnt into practice.

By Arnold R D

Mar 31, 2022

Very essential course for teachers and teachers educators too. Let everyone look the needs of others; when our own needs will be fulfilled by someone else. Thanks to Coursera, John Hopkins - University, the Professor and his team.

By Daniel S L

Oct 2, 2020

Excelente curso. Ideal para iniciar en la comprensión y aplicación de Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos. Está diseñado desde un modelo teórico y con videos prácticas, con ejemplos y contra-ejemplos. No requiere conocimientos previos.

By Lauren K W

Sep 14, 2020

The content was clear and well taught. Dr. Everly, the instructor, has a wealth of knowledge that is readily evident. I feel more prepared and confident in approaching others in crisis, both within and outside of a crisis context.

By Susana M G

Aug 27, 2020

Excellent course, excellent expositor and material. Very clear and easy to understand. A course that can always help you, even on a daily basis if we apply some of the topics, like reflective listening, take care of yourself, etc.

By Doyel G

Jul 7, 2020

I really liked the course and benefitted a lot from the course. It was very well planned and well delivered program. I have some amount of field experience in this area, so I could relate and realise how practical every point was.

By Maria P C A

May 4, 2020

Excelente curso para que aquellos que no sean profesionales de la salud mental puedan ayudar a otros a afrontar momentos de crisis sobre todo hoy en día que la demanda supera a la capacidad de los profesionales de la salud mental.

By Chau N

Mar 19, 2021

The Course is very useful, with a detailed analysis of how should a PFA process be. Therefore, practitioners can be able to cultivate their basic understandings in intervention that can be applied to numerous different scenarios.

By Mia C

Jan 28, 2021

I thought this was a really well done course! I was able to start and complete this course in less than a day, and am so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn so much in such an efficient way. Truly enjoyed the work, too.