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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....

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SP

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I thank you for organizing this super course! I loved the way you demonstrated compassion and being supportive. you have made a difference to me. Thank you. May the Almighty bless you with goodness.

MJ

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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.

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By S. A J

Apr 10, 2021

The information is basic but the instructor is fantastic. As an entry-level course this one is of great value.

By Mariana S A R

Jun 15, 2020

Muy buen curso, aunque siento que faltó profundizar sobre lo que pasa internamente en la mente de las personas

By Viktorija Z

May 23, 2020

Lovely course and I'm glad I took it. The only improvement would be to relate the quizes more to the lectures.

By Angela G

May 19, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. I would like to have seen more interviews or situations with a chance to triage

By ABDURRAHMAN A

Sep 5, 2020

It has been a rewarding experience taking this course- very well presented and straight to the point. Thanks

By Mohamed A

Aug 3, 2017

Interesting to see how psychology is taught differently in different places (finished B.Honours 7 years ago)

By Jenish

Apr 24, 2020

This course is very thorough and informative as well as it guide practically what to do and what not to do.

By Anhony S

Mar 13, 2018

Certainly worth doing. I enjoyed the content. Found it easier to read through rather than watch the videos.

By Sivakumaran S

May 25, 2020

We need more explanation on paraphrasing, reframing and delay. It is hard to understand from the lecturer.

By Roseanne T

Jul 30, 2017

Excellent source. I enjoyed the simulations. I found some of the sections quite difficult to negotiate.

By Samikshaa

Nov 25, 2020

Great course for beginners, people who would like to work in crisis and clients would benefit from this.

By Thomas P

Apr 17, 2020

Clear and concise introduction to the treatment of acute psychological distress in the face of disasters

By Kerri S

Apr 2, 2020

This course provides very clear content and uses excellent video examples to illustrate the information.

By Janet Z

Mar 29, 2022

great introduction to the basic skills and process necessary to assist in large scale traumatic events.

By Dolendra S

Apr 7, 2020

Very effective, thank you to tutor for classes, that was informative and will be useful in some context

By Breana M R

Aug 19, 2018

Great information especially for someone in EMS. Many useful tools which even a lay person can utilize.

By Paul

Jan 24, 2016

A good overview of this important subject which I hope to use in my physical risk management workplace.

By Aurea O

Jun 1, 2021

This is a quick course, with some good basic information. The quizzes are in need of some corrections.

By Rizaldy F F

Jul 13, 2021

I gave Fun but Challenged in this training. Continue providing significant modules like PFA. Thanks.

By Francisco P

Oct 17, 2020

Great introductory course on PFA. It would be great to have a more advanced coure to deepen studies.

By rain r

Oct 14, 2020

I really enjoyed it. Everything was simple and well explained. It was quite easy and basic though.

By Julian D

Aug 4, 2020

un curso bastante bueno, y con los videos de simulacion lo hizo mas didactico y facil de aprender

By Samata L

May 28, 2020

i literally enjoyed the course. Thanks John Hopkins University for providing and I liked it alot.

By Anand M N

Jul 12, 2021

Useful course for basic understanding of PFA... Wish the Certificate had the John Hopkins logo!