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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 Kipkem H

Jun 15, 2020

Glad to see from research and those with experience in the field that many times, the right word or presence at the right time can help a lot more than a "grand plan" later down the road. Excellent course for every one. Would be interesting how we could all apply this to the disaster of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Heloisa C F V

Jun 6, 2018

Great course! Simple and clear explanations and examples. Personally, the simmulation videos helped me a lot! It was one of the things I liked most: being able to have a glimpse beyond theory. I think it is important to show examples as close to reality as possible, specially in a subject as practical as PFA.

By Jodeine W

Jun 6, 2023

This course was really well put together. I especially liked the inclusion of examples of bad practice (ie how not to do something!) as well as helpful material showing good practice. It connected research, theory, and practice together in a way that I found beneficial. Many thanks to the Johns Hopkins team!

By Trisha V

May 27, 2020

This course really helped me to know and understand the different methods in which one can help a person in any sort of crisis. being a psychology student this course was a new side of how to deal with a person who is acutely distressed. It was a really helpful course and i really enjoyed being a part of it.

By Keisha a

Apr 1, 2020

the simulations were excellent, the emotions were very well portrayed. I believe this course can help not only those dealing with the public but anyone that has a family or friend that may be battling an illness. This will help you gain a different protective and better understanding on how help others cope.

By Fatma A

Jan 14, 2021

I loved the course so much! I would love to take more courses in this topic. I appreciated the SO MANY examples and creative simulations and how everything was explained and portrayed in the lectures. Something I'd recommend is adding more reading assignments as I'm interested to read more about this topic!

By Brenda M B

May 9, 2020

This course is very informative. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to self improve especially during this pandemic. As the world maneuvers through the fall out of COVID-19 the need for PFA will be needed starting from the individual self to family and extending toward the greater community.

By Angelly E U L

Aug 24, 2020

Me gustó mucho la forma de explicar tan detalladamente cada uno de los pasos que hay que seguir para los primeros auxilios psicológicos, la calma, paciencia y sobre todo el cariño con el que quería que aprendiéramos, muchas gracias por brindarnos parte de sus conocimientos para poder hacer una buena labor.

By Folashade A

May 13, 2020

I learnt so much in this course. As someone who loves to help people in disaster and traumatic situations, and having little experience this course is all I need to know the basics of how to fuel my intervention passion. It worth every bit of my time and I am more enlightened! I am glad I took this course.

By Nima A

May 6, 2020

If like me, you have no background in this field then this course is for you! It introduces the basics in an understandable way with the help of several simulation videos. Also, you may find this short course useful in your daily life in case some sort of a traumatic event happens to a loved one of yours.

By Anna Z

Apr 9, 2017

This was my first organized class post B.A. and I found it to be a great class that was well organized with a knowledgeable instructor and would recommend it to others. I have dyslexia and ADD PI so these characteristics are important to me and I would be eager to take more classes from George. Thank you.

By Genevieve S

Oct 17, 2022

The course contains incredibly valuable information delivered in a clear and accessible way. Dr. Everly's approach was very helpful in my learning process, and stems from many years of experience in the field. There are also practical examples on what to do and what not to do in each step of the process.

By Ursula C

Jun 10, 2020

It is a very valuable curse. It shows the general abilities a person should have to help through a disaster. It is not intended to specialize as therapist or psychologist, it is a very useful training for making a person who is going through a moment of disaster feel better or making an assertive referal.

By Thalia R

Dec 6, 2022

En este curso he aprendido más de lo que imaginaba, me ha ayudado a comprender cómo se debería intervenir en una situación de vulnerabilidad, este curso es de gran importancia no solo para el psicólogo, sino para otras personas que se dedican a la salud pública, educadores, servidores de emergencia, etc.

By Danai P

Dec 1, 2020

It's a great course for helathcare workers, but also for volunteers and other professionals. Basically, it's for everyone who work with people in crisis and especially people in crisis after a disaster. The course material is easily understood. It contains organized slides and a very helpful stimulation.

By Nourhan M

Apr 5, 2020

totally loved the material and the way the data was provided and getting involved by simulation was my favorite part. this will always push me to know more about handling the mental health of my patients and my community. the most important thing is that i am feeling prepared to help in the time of need.

By Vasumathi

May 7, 2020

This course was excellent, it has given me insight of how to look at a person who need psychological first aid in an objective way. Being a Yoga teacher we meet people with different needs all the time and the R.A.P.I.D model could be effectively used in our field work also. Thanks Doctor George Everly.

By Megan S

Jan 24, 2021

I am an independent learner who is just interested in learning new skills on Coursera, and have always been interested in crisis response and missions work. This course was just the right length, and thorough and concise. Overall, I would recommend to anyone interested in crisis response or psychology.

By Dane L

Dec 15, 2020

I've learned a very short time a lot of new things,

Most of them is very locigal , but the story behind and how you do these things is very interesting.

This course is a perfect addition for everyone who likes to communicate, like to be there for others or work in field where he responds to emergencys.

By Wareewan P

May 31, 2020

I always think, I am the one who help other (in term of psychological support) and I will always be ok with that! This course make me get back to myself and asked. Is that true? Dr. George make me realise that the first person I have to take care of is myself. Thank you to you. This course’s so helpful

By Theresa C

Mar 19, 2019

Great summary of Psychological triage and skills that can be used in the field. The steps were simple but not diluted and helped me to be able to put them into practice immediately. The course centers around a practical scenario so that it is easy to translate the knowledge and information into praxis.

By Lucival A

Feb 28, 2022

Muito grato pela oportunidade de aprender sobre Primeiros Socorros Psicológicos em uma faculdade tão renomada e com um profissional acompanhado de recursos didáticos incríveis! É um daqueles conhecimentos que todos deveriam aprender e partilhar ao longo de suas vidas! Muito obrigado pela oportunidade.

By Mike C P

Jun 9, 2020

The lectures are not so complicated and easy to follow in a concise and beautiful manner. The simulations are realistic which can really teach you the proper and practical PFA. One other thing, the instructor, Dr. George, seems to be so kind and compassionate as he delivers his lectures on the videos.

By Siti K

May 8, 2021

It has been a blessing to learn Psychological First Aid as my first course in Coursera. Thank you so much Dr. George Everly for instilling me more interest in psychology despite being a geoscience student. It will definitely be useful for not only disaster survivors but for my family and friends too.

By Joseph A S P

Jul 18, 2020

This course is very timely. I have taken this course to better equip myself to help my school and community as we continue to face the difficulties and challenges of the COVID-19 crisis. I step out of this course more confident and equipped to help those who are in distress because of the pandemic.