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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

ED

May 22, 2020

I am very happy and satisfied with the course program. In fact, I am excited to apply what I have learned and also looking forward to enroll in another course. Thank you for this learning opportunity!

KG

Apr 15, 2020

A wonderful course with clear explanations and case scenarios to help reinforce learning. I was truly engaged throughout the course and felt like I learned a lot more than I anticipated when going in.

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By Punyapa T

Apr 18, 2022

very engaging and other than the well-explained information, the materials are easy to understand by non-native english speakers as well

By PANAGIOTA P

Dec 27, 2020

Effectively structured and presented, not for one moment did I feel incapable of following because of my lack of experience in the field

By Patrice H

Nov 8, 2020

This coarse was very informative to me to help me cope with everyday life skills in mental health teaching the knowledge to help people.

By Paris W

Aug 31, 2020

Very beneficial. I am working towards getting my MSW and this was very interesting to me. I look forward to using this during my career.

By Anagha V

Aug 8, 2020

I loved the classes. It is just amazing. It helped me a lot. And through me many people in the wake of disaster will also get benefited.

By Ms. W Y

Jul 3, 2020

The arrangement of the course material is great. There are simulations following every lecture to enforce understanding of the concepts.

By Andrew C

May 21, 2020

Brilliant. Everyone should do this.

Although on my phone I couldn't watch each video and scroll through the transcript at the same time.

By Jazmin D

Feb 25, 2020

This course gave me so much information that I can practice as the need arises, especially living in a country where PFA is very needed.

By GAURAV K

Oct 12, 2022

So insightful and meaningful for everyone, especially for people in psychology, and medical background, or anyone into public dealing.

By Melanie N

Jan 29, 2021

Wonderful course, very well put together. I truly believe everyone should access this course and material - it will make a difference!

By Rafi A

Sep 23, 2020

This course has taught me a lot of materials and new perceptions on how helping other people works. Thank you Johns Hopkins University.

By Nilsu S

Apr 22, 2020

It was really helpful course. Vitalization has shown up how effectful your conversations can look like. Thank you for this opportunity.

By SULAIMAN M K A S M K A

Jan 3, 2024

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By Amirul M R

Apr 2, 2022

Very good and easy to follow course. Useful skills that can actually be applied as fontliners anywhere, not just in disaster settings.

By Thaw L H

Sep 15, 2021

Very helpful and precious class. The instructor guide me about Psychological First Aid techniques and methods well. Clear and helpful.

By Kasey M

Apr 15, 2021

Was very enjoyable and highly educational. I think that this kind of understanding can be applied to a lot of aspects of normal life.

By Янчук С А

Nov 16, 2020

An excellent course for people without psychological education

Even for those who do not speak English

Thanks to George Everly, Jr., PhD

By Nidhin K

Sep 18, 2020

As a team leader it's very important course for me. Thank you "Johns Hopkings University" and coursera for this wonderful opportunity.

By Nursaya A

Jul 28, 2020

this is the most useful, interesting course I've taken so far. I like how it doesn't blab and gives only the needed thing - knowledge.

By Rika A

Jul 5, 2020

It was easy to understand the contents and not too heavy. I could find time because each module was not too long but still meaningful.

By Sofia M P

Apr 10, 2020

I loved it. I really learned things and this is going to help me in my career. The teacher explained everything incredibly. Thank you!

By Valerie C R W

Dec 8, 2019

Really glad this course exists, it has helped me comprehend and understand another perspective. Really enjoyed learning with you guys.

By Matthew M

Feb 15, 2016

Informative and helpful. Though it is primarily for disaster survivors, there is good information in here for any crisis intervention.

By Shivanandini S

Nov 15, 2021

This is such a great course! It helped me to enhance my knowledge on psychological first aid. Definitely learned a lot of new things!

By Pearl M

Aug 13, 2021

Although I still have some concern related to help others, I know how i can help myself to go through the challenges or difficulties