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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.

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 Margaret d J

Apr 25, 2020

I think this course is more an important now than ever before. As a psychiatric nursing student, I will be recommending this course to all my classmates. I will use this in my future practice.

By Prompiriya P

Apr 10, 2020

Very insightful, detailed and comprehensible course. It would be great if there is more example footages to see some other variations to how Psychological First Aid model RAPID can be applied.

By Shumaila

Sep 26, 2018

i think its one of the best course for psychology or mental health students because it gives us complete picture of first aid that how can we start and how we can give psychological first aid.

By Mauricio A

Dec 31, 2017

It is our responsibility to look after the members of our communities. This course provides us with very useful tools to proactively respond to difficult situations our communities might face.

By Tehseen A

Nov 28, 2016

Great course. It provided me with in depth knowledge and skills to really grasp the concepts of empathy, compassion and what it means to have a true desire to help people in crisis situations.

By Tâm P V N (

Oct 10, 2023

I'm studying to become a counselor, this course helped me a lot with active listening and how I can reframe, I can paraphrase with the client. This course is so helpful. Thank you, Dr George.

By AVERILL B L

Jul 19, 2023

It is insightful and enjoyable as it is explained very well and provided with a simulation. I appreciate the effort of Sir George Everly, Jr., PhD. Thank you so much John Hopkins University!

By Vishal M P

Mar 5, 2021

The course is beautifully designed and gives thorough knowledge of Psychological First Aid with practical examples and plenty of tests. I sincerely admire the efforts of course creating team.

By Essra A

Jan 11, 2021

This was an excellent course and Dr. Everly made the lectures very interesting to listen to. I especially liked the videos on how to implement what he was saying and how NOT to implement PFA.

By Raquel J

Dec 6, 2020

It's been a magnificent course! I enjoyed every lesson to the fullest, especially the Self-care module. I highly recommend taking this course, you'll be surprised of everything you can learn.

By Mary H B

Oct 4, 2020

The course was very simple and concise and gave a very helpful background on PFA. I appreciate the vignettes used in this course because they facilitate learning on how PFA could be improved.

By Preetika C

Apr 10, 2020

The PFA course modules are clearly outlined with excellent explanations, and I particularly loved the case vignettes, with the 'wrong' and 'right' ways of conducting psychological interviews.

By Amina S

Aug 18, 2019

This was an amazing course. I am a student of Psychology and this course helped me distinguish and draw a line between PFA and psychology. I have learned a lot through this course! Thank you!

By Arnold S

Aug 28, 2017

I liked this course very much!. highly recommended for those health workers, emergency responders, as well as the community who are interested in helping people and community during disaster.

By AERON G D M

Sep 27, 2020

The lessons are very engaging and it follows a firm yet flexible structure. Learning materials are given and the simulations are really helpful in giving a better understanding of the topic.

By Almyn C A

Aug 16, 2020

While I am not the primary audience for this course, I still learned a lot. The simulations helped me apply the concepts that I'm learning. The teacher also feels very reliable and credible.

By Vernna l S

Jul 27, 2020

I never thought that I can finished this course..I was so hesitant to enrol to any Coursera course because it doesn't interest me until I found this topic..it captures my heart....thank you!

By Luchi

Sep 23, 2016

George made the PFA lecture very interesting. I feel like i am sitting in the class room, It help me to understand more about psychological first aid needs and how to be a good listener.

By Michelle B

May 11, 2020

The course was easy to follow and provided pertinent information. The simulation was an excellent way to gain a better understanding of how to handle interactions during a crisis situation.

By Patricia S

Feb 5, 2018

Muchísimas gracias me está pareciendo sumamente practico e interesante .

El término triage de clasificación y selección es vital en un proceso de crisis . Muchas gracias

Saludos desde mexico

By TRUPTY . P

Apr 1, 2021

such a wonderful course.. amazing method of following the constructions of the course content. I have become a skillful person now. thank you so much for availing such courses in Coursera.

By Marites L

Nov 14, 2020

How blessed and happy I am enrolled in this course. I have learned a lot and gain more confidence in dealing with people who are need during the time of crisis. Thank you so much Coursera.

By Shavonne O

Oct 20, 2020

This course will help me with my clients and my foundation. As a mentor its extremely important to have knowledge in different areas to assist your clients. Im glad I finally completed it.

By Jackson M

Aug 3, 2020

Not too long, very engaging, explained in terms that people who do not already know psychological jargon can understand. Thank you for helping us learn how to help others help themselves.