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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

PP

Dec 9, 2019

It was very helpful in terms of gaining knowledge. The experience was interactive, the simulation videos made the course even more interesting and compelling. It was a wonderful learning experience.

VS

Aug 28, 2025

It was a good course, but it doesn’t provide credits, so the certification doesn’t really count for continuing education. Still, it’s a great intro and worth taking to get familiar with the subject.

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By Patrick O S

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Jun 12, 2020

Excellent course and professor!

By Kausar F

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Jun 10, 2020

the best choice made. thank you

By Imene F

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May 27, 2020

This course is very rewarding .

By Bich H

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May 26, 2020

Thank you for very useful skill

By J. M W

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May 21, 2020

Great information and learning.

By Devesh k T

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Apr 22, 2020

Its good for all kind of trauma

By Dr M M R

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Apr 11, 2020

this course has taught me a lot

By Patricia O

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May 20, 2018

This course was very practical!

By Dianna B

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Sep 16, 2017

Highly recommended for everyone

By هدى س ه ا

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Jan 22, 2024

دورة استفدت منها معلومات مفيدة

By Sem B

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Aug 17, 2021

thank you for the knowledge!!!

By Juhi J

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Apr 16, 2021

Very informative and engaging.

By Shafira D (

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Dec 13, 2020

amazingg!!! thank you so much!

By James V D

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Dec 10, 2020

Great and I have learned a lot

By Alejandra R E

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Oct 29, 2020

Excelente curso, muy completo.

By Karla V B

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Oct 27, 2020

very educational and inspiring

By Mitch Z (

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Jul 22, 2020

This is a very helpful course,

By SAUMYA S

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Jul 16, 2020

THIS IS THE BEST COURSE EVER!!

By ANA B R E

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Jul 14, 2020

Important to every human being

By Celso I

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May 25, 2020

Claro e instructivo y práctico

By Maria K

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May 15, 2020

Enjoyed this course very much!

By Mi B

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May 2, 2020

Helpful, insightful, relevant!

By Santhosh S

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Apr 29, 2020

This course is really amazing.