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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 Chaudhary N A A k

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Oct 12, 2020

Thanks for making this course. The course is amazing and really helpful to us.

By Oshagbemi A

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Sep 15, 2020

Awesome experience on Psychological First Aid, very inspiring and mind driven.

By ALEJANDRA J B T

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Aug 28, 2020

It as very helpful and i learn a lot of how to respond in emergency situations

By Jennifer A S

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Aug 28, 2020

It was presented very well with lots of examples to enhance learning concepts.

By Suraya H

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Jul 24, 2020

systematic, well-planned course with video simulation to support understanding

By Maladaye B

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Jun 21, 2020

Learned a lot from this course. The lecturer is extremely good. Thank you sir.

By Akash N T V

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Jun 11, 2020

Thank you. I came here to learn and you sir gave me more than I ever expected.

By Kamlesh M

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May 20, 2020

Excellent course by John Hopkins. I hope this learning will help me in future.

By Maarit L

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May 15, 2020

This course was built up very good, great teaching and learning possibilities.

By Logan W

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May 9, 2020

a great short course covering everything you need to know for Psych First Aid!

By Chukwudi M I

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Apr 19, 2020

Thank you Dr. Everly, and all of you at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

By Keawalin S

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Apr 18, 2020

this course is very helpful! the teacher is very good! thank you for teaching!

By John C

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Apr 8, 2020

Very interesting and useful course given the current crisis. Well worth doing.

By Azajul I N

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Apr 1, 2020

Nice. Really informative to know many things. Highly recommended for students.

By Iyanda S

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May 1, 2019

Great course! Easy to follow and you walk away with a great tool for your kit.

By Md. S H

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Dec 10, 2023

It was a wonderful learning program! I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you, Coursera.

By Farah M D

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Sep 21, 2021

It's life changing and such an eye opener course. Thanks Dr. Everly and team!

By Marianne G

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Jun 23, 2021

I am finding that the completion of this course is good to have on my resume.

By Debra Q

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Jan 5, 2021

I enjoyed this course and hope to take more psychology courses from Coursera.

By Donna M

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Nov 20, 2020

I Love this Course, I have learned so much. Thank you so very much. Donna T.

By Kamyar A

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Nov 5, 2020

Enormously helpful for self-care and disaster management. Thank you so much !

By Calm M

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Oct 20, 2020

Thank you for the inspiration, equipping, and hope in the midst of adversity.

By Oscar A M d O d l G

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Aug 25, 2020

A great introductory course to an even greater Psychological First Aid model!

By Yenny C B P

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Jul 14, 2020

Me pareció un curso bastante práctico, actual y amable para hispanohablantes.

By Nisshaa d

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Jul 11, 2020

I learned so many new things as I'm a beginner. Thank you for a great course!