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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

GT

Dec 19, 2019

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!

PG

Feb 9, 2017

A very helpful course and full of practical information for persons interfered with disaster relief and crisis intervention as this course has a well- planned syllabus and really informative vignettes

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By Nathan C

May 6, 2020

Pacing is slow but very informational. I believe there is a need for more information and guidance when it comes to the self-care segment.

By Anandita g

Dec 31, 2020

This course was my first step into learning about Psychological first aid, and I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn the basics!

By joni l

Aug 4, 2020

Reinforced some knowledge and learned a few things. Would like to a course more in depth however a great as a refresher or for a beginner.

By Ansuman M

Aug 8, 2020

PFA presented in a well structured manner, simple language, to the point. Some points may have suggested reading for depth understanding.

By Amarachi I E

May 1, 2020

The course materials were very engaging.

I got information and knowledge I had previously not been able to find so easily here.Thank you

By Michael T B

Aug 10, 2019

Was more challenging than expected, has been a while since a First responder type course & over 10 since took a Class online. Humbling TY

By Mohamed N

Sep 3, 2020

It was very beneficial and reaally skillfull. I have learnt some more practical skills and developed much more in my professional path !

By Geeta B

Aug 7, 2020

Thank you for this course content. Found it really useful to add it to my practice as a counsellor. really enjoyed the learning process.

By Hong S Y

Nov 18, 2020

Excellent basic course that will help first responders in giving psychological first aid based on John Hopkin University's RAPID model!

By Jimmy

Feb 16, 2020

This course is intended to train people who want to work in that field. If you aim for daily life's use, the use will be a bit limited.

By Félix V

Oct 2, 2019

A mon sens , l'un des meilleurs cours de base sur le sujet, accessible, précis et motivant à poursuivre les recherches dans le domaine.

By Aisha H

Oct 2, 2019

As a non-familiar with the field , i found the course very simple to understand , and the professor have very powerful explaining style

By Rajiv S

May 17, 2020

Must to have for all who wish to help others during hard times or want to make self ready for any service during disasters. Thank you!

By Ellen m

Jun 14, 2021

This course was very helpful with many useful techniques. The simulations were very good. Easy to understand with every day language.

By Liau C Z

Jun 2, 2020

Course material was good. However, for a better learning experience, I recommend that participants watch the lectures at 1.25x speed.

By Rajarshi S

May 3, 2020

Good simulation videos to help you better understand the concepts which are being taught. You can surely consider opting this course.

By Salwa

Jul 14, 2020

The course gives a very basic understanding of psychological first aid, its straightforward and easy, great course for beginners !

By Olivia L

May 20, 2020

Very interesting course over all. Some of the quiz questions were difficult to interpret, but other than that, fascinating subject.

By Arjun S

Sep 14, 2023

Good and solid content to learn. Extremely knowledgable instructor. Learning was fabulous. However, could have been more engaging.

By Yudha S

Jun 5, 2021

I enjoyed the lecturing and the materials given during the course. The audio sounds clear and provided materials are also helpful.

By Phil B

Jan 21, 2021

Really good course but like all multiple choice based tests, the "best" answer isn't always one of the choices. Then you're stuck.

By Geetanjali M

Jul 24, 2020

The overall experience of learning was good. If there would've been some study material it would make the whole experience better.

By John E H

Jun 2, 2020

l believe this course was well put together and allows the general public to understand how they could help others in a crisis.

By Anna R M

Sep 19, 2016

Very helpful information. I could use more pointers on how, precisely, to do the "Intervention" phase - more practicals. Thanks!

By Marlo M

Jun 25, 2020

Very helpful course. The video examples are repetitive and a little outdated but you'll still benefit greatly from this course.