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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

MJ

May 2, 2020

I preferred the RAPID approach. It is like a guide and step by step approach to supporting people in crises. I especially appreciated the simulation videos. It helped with reframing and paraphrasing.

PP

Dec 9, 2019

It was very helpful in terms of gaining knowledge. The experience was interactive, the simulation videos made the course even more interesting and compelling. It was a wonderful learning experience.

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By Ingeborg S

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Jun 3, 2017

Good information, well told

By Evangeline G B

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Jan 17, 2017

Very informative and clear.

By Elise W

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Sep 30, 2025

I really loved this course

By Gulara H

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Aug 15, 2025

I didn't get a certificate

By Хомик Ю О

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May 27, 2022

Дякую за досвід та знання!

By Areej F

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Jan 22, 2022

Its really very helpful...

By s u b i

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Nov 1, 2021

Thank you for this course.

By Raquel W M

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May 10, 2021

very nice! i recommend. :)

By Amal O

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Mar 29, 2021

Really enjoyed the course.

By Nasir K

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Jan 19, 2021

Great Learning Experience!

By moidu p

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Oct 1, 2020

Wonderful course and tutor

By Shahria S

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Jul 12, 2020

this is an awesome course.

By Lizzy M

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Jun 17, 2020

amazing introductory class

By Taiba M

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Jun 9, 2020

A good experience overall.

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By Adv N P

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May 12, 2020

Best course for a beginner

By Vince A B

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May 4, 2020

Remarkable course program!

By Mr G D

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Apr 22, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity

By Nicole A

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Apr 16, 2020

Very human. Liked it a lot

By Alyssa i

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Apr 6, 2020

Great Course, thank you :)

By 遙 傅

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Jul 19, 2019

Thank you for the courses.

By Tim S

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Jan 12, 2019

Very good and informative!

By JOYCE M

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Mar 14, 2016

A very informative course!

By ABEER A S A A A S A

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Feb 14, 2024

ماشاء الله يعطيكم العافيه

By OTHMAN A M A O A M A

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Jan 17, 2024

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