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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!

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.

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By Rufino A R V

Oct 20, 2020

Muy bueno, claro e interesante. Siempre será útil saber cómo ayudar a los demás en tiempos de adversidad

By GERARDO E H A

Aug 10, 2020

A great course, where you can learn a great method for experiences that maybe we don't know what to do.

By JOEL C J

Aug 5, 2020

Very engaging video simulations...Transcribed audio is very helpful...Dr. Everly is indeed the PFA Guru!

By Khanh N

Jul 14, 2020

This course not only teach us how to take care of others but also teach us how to take care of ourselves

By Jerome A

Jun 2, 2020

Thank you, Dr. Everly, Johns Hopkins University, and Coursera for creating this course. I learned a lot.

By Chang L

Jun 1, 2020

A Very Good Course for those who wish to develop a new skill that can be applied to help others in need.

By Dennis C

May 31, 2020

This compliments the Red Cross Certification of PFA which I have. Thank you for the valuable insights :)

By Sumit B

May 22, 2020

A wonderful course with clear explanations and case by case simulations to help reinforce the lectures.

By Filimonas A

Apr 28, 2020

It was a privilege to attend a class like this. Helpful, provide an easy way to remember and understand.

By Karen D S

Apr 26, 2020

Dr. Everly is very warm and personable. It made the learning experience very easy and less intimidating.

By juliet a

Jan 4, 2023

It was a flex path method of learning I enjoyed every bit of it, thanks for helping get my certificate.

By Alvina B

Jun 17, 2022

This course is very fruitful for me and it incincreases my knowledge related to psychological first aid

By Apoorva M

Aug 2, 2021

Loved this course so much! I've been looking for such a course since a long time. Thank you so much. :)

By Алла А Л

Jul 21, 2021

I successfully passed all the tasks and paid for the training. When will I get the certificate? Thanks.

By Zawadi K

May 18, 2021

this course was very informative and enriching I have learnt a great deal and feel more equipped in PFA

By Shania H

Jan 22, 2021

Very good. Just an opening on how to help people that may be distressed in times of need. Really great!

By ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ Μ

Jan 11, 2021

ΜΑΘΑΙΝΕΙΣ ΝΑ ΒΟΗΘΑΣ ΕΣΕΝΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥΣ ΑΛΛΟΥΣ ΚΑΙ ΞΕΡΕΙΣ ΟΤΙ ΜΠΟΡΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΣΥ ΝΑ ΒΟΗΘΗΣΕΙΣ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΤΡΟΠΟ ΣΟΥ!

By Jade O

Jan 5, 2021

This course is really interesting and great for expanding your knowledge around psychological first aid

By Adrienne G

Jul 15, 2020

So Enlightening and educational. I feel a sense of confidence and optimism after completing the course.

By FRANK A

May 20, 2020

Avery interesting course. I particularly enjoyed relating to the role play examples that were portrayed

By Nadeem Q D

May 9, 2020

A first hand information about how to deal with sudden disasters and distress inducing everyday events.

By Eyitayo A

Apr 25, 2020

What was taught here are not only for use in acute trauma, but life skills that are useful for all time

By Michele H

Apr 7, 2020

This is a great course and will be useful during these times of Covid 19 and my life coaching practice.

By Nayake B

Aug 23, 2019

An excellent course. George conducts it very well.Thank you very much George for your excellent effort.

By Leobel L

Nov 21, 2018

Fantastic Course!! I learned so much, and it has made a huge impact on my approach with helping others,