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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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Great structure and interactive format. Clear expectations and excellent materials. Subject was explained in an effective manner that was easily understood and applied. Very useful for any profession!

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Excellent introduction to Psychological First Aid. Highly recommend it to everyone as the information within is relevant to everyone as we all may someday be in a position of assisting after a crisis

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By Hilary A

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Jul 18, 2017

Very worthwhile course and useful for today's world. Thank you so much for offering this to ordinary people.

By Yadi S

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Mar 6, 2023

This course is well-structured, and I love how the teacher strolled us through 'RAPID' and the simulation.

By Joseph M

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Jul 20, 2022

Thoughtfully created and engaging material that will help anyone supporting their community through crisis.

By TUTKU A

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Sep 22, 2021

I am very happy that I enrolled in this course. It was very instructive and stimulating. Thank you so much!

By Stella N

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Nov 14, 2020

I found it well structured and very helpful in giving an overview of what to expect and do in an emergency.

By Zyrene T C

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Oct 14, 2020

This course is very informative. Thank you George for your hard work! I wish to be as great as you someday!

By Divia A

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Sep 27, 2020

This was my first online class. I really enjoyed this class and how everything was really straight forward.

By Natascia G

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Sep 7, 2020

One of the best class I have attended. I like simulation parts and the notes are very clear. Thanks so much

By Nilanjan C

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Jun 4, 2020

It was really very helpful and it will surely help me in understanding the psychology of people. Thank you.

By elen s

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Mar 30, 2020

it was a clarification and a valid guide to define the different types of intervention in crisis situations

By Claudia M

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Oct 29, 2021

I really enjoyed taking this course, it felt very professional and very well structured and learned a lot.

By Aijaz P

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Apr 10, 2021

One of the best organized, coherent, and with excellent communication, course on Coursera I have attended.

By Shen R

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Oct 20, 2020

This is a well-presented course with a great pace and the right amount of information. Good for beginners.

By SHEEBA M

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Sep 5, 2020

GREAT CLASS.. WELL EXPLAINED,ANY ONE CAN UNDERSTAND SO SIMPLE..WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND MORE OF THESE COURSES

By Natalie C

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Aug 25, 2020

I learned a lot, i'm glad to chose these cours. The teacher is great, the simulations and the content too!

By Nathanael

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Jul 3, 2020

This course was so interesting and exactly as what I expected. Thank you for making this course available.

By LaDonna L P

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Jun 30, 2020

Thank you. Due to COVID-19, all the classes at NAMI have been cancelled. So glad I came across this class.

By Blessing I O

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May 11, 2020

It is easy to understand and explorative. I’m glad I picked this course and I don’t mind learning further.

By Alicia A J

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Mar 23, 2019

This is an excellent course on PFA. Dr. Everly explains the RAPID model very well. Glad I took the course.

By Awarun T

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Apr 9, 2017

The course has helped me immensely in designing a responsive psychological application... thanks Coursera.

By Damali P

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Mar 31, 2023

I really enjoyed this course! Excellent lecturer and engaging contents with insightful reviews/feedback.

By Chalita

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Jun 28, 2021

I think I get more knowledge about how to do first aid to people who panicked or have some psychological.

By AbdulSalam C

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May 2, 2021

Very Helpful for both Mental Health Professionals & non-mental health Professsionals. Highly Recommeneded

By Kristi V (

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Mar 14, 2021

Very interesting and helpful information. Talks nice and slow so I can understand him, and follow easily.

By Bethany B

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Mar 4, 2021

Thorough, but not too much! Great information and George did an AWESOME job explaining things. Very good.