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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

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

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 Gladys F

Nov 24, 2020

thankful that the course was made easier with simulation videos learner friendly . I learned a lot.

By Goh W K

Sep 3, 2020

Very good foundation and easy to follow for people with no medical/clinical/healthcare background.

By Shruthi T

Jun 30, 2020

Excellent start up course! very well put up and so much of clarity gained at the end of the course.

By Viia K

Jun 22, 2020

Very interesting, goes straight to the point and gives all the information in a clear, compact way.

By Autumn B

Apr 24, 2020

Clear, concise information presented in an organized and pleasing format. I enjoyed the simulation!

By Bryan M

Apr 4, 2020

This course was very informative, accurately focused on entry level users, and useful in my future.

By Wolfgang-Axel T V

Feb 24, 2019

Impressive. Very well explained, many different examples and very easy to follow. Recommended 100%!

By Saehyeon K

May 5, 2017

Very good video simulations there are. They are very helpful to understand how to approach victims.

By Polly W

Jul 27, 2016

amazing, it was astonishing to see such a soft skills brought to life through eLearning. Great job.

By Swapnil W

Aug 12, 2023

Excellent course! Very well structured with case demonstration!

Thank you Professor George Everly!

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.