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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

IT

Oct 12, 2020

this opened my mind towards intervention needs in a catastrophic event. something like this is required more than ever now. the content of the course was very good and thorough. very nicely explained.

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 Natalia C

May 8, 2022

It is useful to understand others who has suffered traumatic situations. And act more emphaticaly.

By Elizabeth H

Apr 13, 2022

Clear and concise. Provides a good grounding and understanding of PFA and the applications of it.

By Kanira S

Jul 13, 2021

I was able to learn something new. The method of teaching was efficient too. I enjoyed the course!

By Eulysses F

Nov 12, 2020

This is timely. If you want to help others, those who needs non-judgmental ears, take this course.

By Sean R M

Sep 25, 2020

It was a really nice introductory course and I feel a bit better and more prepared after taking it

By Lizeth A G M

Aug 30, 2020

¡Excelente curso! Explicaron todos los temas de manera clara y concisa. Felicitaciones a Coursera.

By Debbie K

Aug 2, 2020

This course is exactly what I wanted it to be: engaging, informative and powerfully demonstrated.

By pradipta d

Jul 21, 2020

The content is really useful and insightful, the presentation is also comprehensive and excellent.

By Effie K

Jul 11, 2020

i love this course. i gain new skills such as empathy and understanding others through this course

By Farheen y

Jun 10, 2020

Really enjoyed Professor Everly's class. It was insightful and a great skill set for all to have.

By Jennifer O

May 1, 2020

Thoroughly informative course! Thank you Dr. Everly for providing a comprehensive approach to PFA.

By Stephen G S

Apr 27, 2020

Highly recommed. It provides insight, skills and perspective into PFA with terrifc video examples.

By arjoy l

Apr 18, 2020

The speaker, presentation, materials in this course are excellent making it easy and fun to learn.

By Richard O O

Jul 31, 2017

Very positive about the learning outcomes of this course and its ability to make my work be easier

By Jolicoeur J S G

Aug 27, 2023

Good course !!! help keeping your head straight while helping other to the best of your capacity.

By J B

Feb 9, 2022

Thank you for this rewarding and educational course! I would like to learn more about this topic.

By andrea c r

Nov 10, 2021

Excellent course. Very direct to the point on what must be done in a crisis. Would 100% recommend

By 20UVFA112

Aug 2, 2021

IB REALLY LOVED THE COURSE , IT WAS HELPFUL AND GAVE ME MORE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT IT !

THANKS A LOT .

By lulyn s

Nov 26, 2020

This course is practical and very relevant specially these days. The design is learner friendly.

By Iris Q

Nov 23, 2020

Thank you! A relatively easy course that provides an overview of PFA! Would definitely recommend!

By Joylyn B

Aug 29, 2020

PERFECT COURSE EVEN FOR BEGINNERS LIKE ME! I LEARNED A LOT FROM THE EXCELLENT PROFESSOR/LECTURER.

By Nwenweh R O

Aug 22, 2020

My review of psychology psychological first aid was wonderful and I hope to learn more next time.

By Mandy L

Jun 26, 2020

Very straightforward and easy to follow with informative examples that apply what you've learned.

By Ana B R

Jun 20, 2020

An excellent teacher who goes slow and explains all the concepts and topics very well and clearly

By Sherene B

Jun 12, 2020

Although COVID... Came in to stress us out... I appreciate these programs to keep my mind active.