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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

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!

PG

Feb 9, 2017

A very helpful course and full of practical information for persons interfered with disaster relief and crisis intervention as this course has a well- planned syllabus and really informative vignettes

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By Rashmi V

Aug 21, 2020

Amazing course... It helped me a lot to learn about PFA. This course is very useful and very easy to learn. It's a well planned course so you will always be eager to learn more and more.

Thank you so much Sir

By Kerstin M S

May 21, 2020

Loved this course. And Dr Everly is a great lecturer. Really loved the videos, and it helped me to become an even better PFA - especially in these times. I also learned alot about myself. Thumbs up Dr Everly.

By Dorota D

Mar 6, 2020

Very interesting and easy course. It really helped me to understand what individuals may for through and how can I be of help to them. Thank You, George Everly, Jr., PhD for making this course so interesting.

By PAULA C M

Jan 20, 2020

Es muy importante tener acceso a este tipo de material, nunca sabremos a lo que estamos expuestos y la forma en la que podemos servir, no solo para nosotros mismos sino para ayudar, servir o guiar a los demás

By Soolaima K

Oct 21, 2017

This course is very usefull for any humanitarian worker, and what´s best, you can use it in any line of work with people, whether it is first reponse in crisis, or teamwork and people management in an office.

By Elizabeth S D

Aug 2, 2023

The course material was informative and well-explained. This training assisted me in gaining a better knowledge of the notion of 'Psychological First Aid,' in addition to learning about an array of concepts.

By Marilou C

Mar 25, 2022

My knowledge on providing psychological first aid was truly enriched upon completing this course. I can say that I am now more confident to assist and support individuals who may seek for my help. Thank you.

By Mark P S

Mar 7, 2021

Love the fact that this course and the principles herein empower non-clinical therapists in assisting persons in need. A comprehensive yet compact course that is just right in coverage and length. Excellent!

By Y K R

Dec 28, 2020

I honestly enjoyed this course even though I'm not one of the intended audiednce. I'm just an undergrad, but I do have an interest and a junior level of training in first aid so this was really helpful to me

By Andrea K

Mar 26, 2020

Awesome course material, was explained clearly and effectively, and an enjoyable and useful topic to learn, especially with current circumstances in our world today. I will recommend this course to everyone!

By Ashna J P

Oct 13, 2020

I LOVED THIS COURSE.IT WILL SURELY HELP ME VERY MUCH.IT IS A MUST STUDIED TOPIC AS WE ARE LIVING IN SUCH AN ERA.THE COURSE IS NOT MUCH LONG BUT STILLL TOO MUCH ENJOYABLE.THE LECTURES ARE SIMPLE AND PERFECT.

By Mehvish A

Jun 25, 2020

The best course about psychological first aid I found online. very educational and amazingly explained. it helped me to understand the need for PFA even beyond what I had come up with to attend the course.

By Eduardo

May 13, 2020

Very interesting. Even if you feel like you may never use this information, it definitely does not hurt to have a clearer picture of what to do in case of an emergency. We never know when we might live one!

By Shaheer R

Apr 25, 2022

Good introduction on how to handle oneself that I think would even apply to interpersonal interactions where we overreact and generate negtivity instead of being compassionate listener to anothers turmoil.

By Minrielyn V M

Oct 25, 2020

This course is very informative and very useful. I learned a lot regarding how will I interact properly with the person who is in crisis by the techniques and process presented all throughout the lessons.

By Thomas B

Jun 28, 2020

Great course with little jargon so very approachable and anyone with a risk of dealing with high stress or major incident should do this course and link it to their normal systems of work and duty of care.

By Nakul D

Jun 11, 2020

This course is very useful for people who want to help others during the time of disasters or any undesired events. The best part of this course is the simulation and their breakdown. This is very helpful.

By Dana H

Apr 22, 2020

I have really enjoyed and learned from this course. The professor's way of explaining was very engaging and exciting as well as realistic.

I would love to take courses on self-care and relaxation with him.

By Jose A G

Mar 9, 2016

Dr. Everly's lectures are the best in Coursera so far, in my opinion. PFA is a course that will help millions in those first moments in despair, distress or panic around the world. I strongly recommend it.

By Ansh G

May 19, 2021

I really appreciated being able to learn these useful skills during the ongoing pandemic; I want to learn more about the subject and feel I am motivated to do so while actually doing what I came here for.

By Polychronis F

Dec 24, 2020

A very interesting course, which is suitable for everybody, regardless of their age or profession.

If you are eager to help people in need, as well as yourself, you shouldn't hesitate.

Strongly recommended.

By Olena M

Nov 16, 2020

Інформація надається без зайвої води, досить лаеонічно про головне. Відео з симуляціями допомагають засвоїти знання на практиці. Тестові завдання закріплюють новий матеріал. Дуже корисний курс. Рекомендую

By ALEFA P R

Jun 17, 2020

This is an essential, effective, and efficient class. The lecturer, George Everly, is very accommodating, giving helpful guides and examples through short vignettes. Will definitely recommend to a friend.

By Ann M

Apr 27, 2020

Very helpful course on the origins of psychological first aid. Dr. Everly does a great job breaking down the 5 steps of how to apply PFA and includes helpful video simulations. Would definitely recommend.

By Rodrigo S

Apr 23, 2020

The course is really good and easy to get along. I would just renew a bit the cases, such as the fire one which is pretty old. I guess we had better and newer cases in the last years all around the world.