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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

KG

Oct 26, 2020

Course was easy to digest but very engaging! Dr. George Everly is a remarkable instructor with many years of experience. As a first responder, I look forward to applyinh my learnings in the field :)

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 Alan G

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Apr 21, 2018

Is there going to be a more advanced course?

Can I still buy the certificate?

By Kitae K

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Mar 9, 2018

I'm sure the subject that you teaching would be applied in my field.

Thanks.

By Niklas F

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Oct 23, 2016

Great introductory course! Very nicely spoken and explained, good structure.

By Milica V

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Jun 30, 2024

Well-structured course, relevant to first responders, but useful to anyone.

By Himasha A

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Apr 11, 2024

Very helpful for lenghen your understanding on how to act during adversity.

By Yale K F d S

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Nov 14, 2021

I didn't have idea that I will learned what I learn in this course. Great!!

By Shelly J

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Apr 13, 2021

A very information and engaging course, which I thoroughly enjoyed taking!

By Warda R

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Dec 29, 2020

very informative and helpful from personal as well as learning perspective.

By Karl R C M

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Oct 26, 2020

it is delightful to know how to handle patients with psychological distress

By Oriana Z

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Oct 18, 2020

Loved the course. Dr.Everly is awesome to listen to and easy to understand!

By Juan C Z G

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Sep 2, 2020

Un curso indispensable para cualquier persona que preste servicios en salud

By asim a

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Aug 12, 2020

excellent, very easy to understand and great links from theory to practice.

By Michael A W

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Aug 10, 2020

Very informative and makes the student think about what is being presented.

By Vasita J

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Jul 11, 2020

This course flipped my expectation of the course completely, in a good way.

By Abhishek K

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Jul 8, 2020

This is a really good course and I really enjoyed learning. Thank you, Sir.

By Tanvy S

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May 28, 2020

Thoroughly liked this class..simulations made it all the more interesting!!

By Wasynda

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Apr 17, 2020

Comprehensive and clearly explained course. Very relatable and interesting.

By Chakraworawut J

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Apr 10, 2020

My first course in coursera this course is learning to gain more knowledge.

By Scott W

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Feb 11, 2018

Super interesting and informative. I can't wait to put these skills to use!

By Anushka S K

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Oct 13, 2016

Love this course! This course has been really helpful...Thank you so much!!

By LAMOUREUX c

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Jun 28, 2025

Passionnant et tres utile autant pour ceux les victimes que pour les aides

By Caryl J S

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Aug 16, 2024

This course has covered everything you need to know about crisis response.

By Caroline M

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Dec 18, 2022

lovely course that i will use i my daily life and also proffessional life!

By Ma. D L

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Jan 23, 2022

It helped me gain the basic needs to start and try applying PFA in crisis.

By Jennifer E

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Jun 17, 2021

Valuable information presented in a logical and easy to understand course.