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Psychological First Aid
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 7 hours
  • Course by Johns Hopkins University
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

Welcome

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • PFA & Your Goals

5 Readings

  • Welcome to Psychological First Aid
  • Course enrollment options
  • Syllabus
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid

Module 1: Introduction to PFA

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Lecture 1: Terms and Concepts
  • Lecture 2: Historical Context

Simulation

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Full simulation video

Module 2: Reflective Listening/Rapport

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Lecture 3: Reflective Listening & Rapport
  • Lecture 4: How Reflective Listening Works

Simulation

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Reflective Listening & Rapport Vignette A
  • Reflective Listening & Rapport Vignette B

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Modules 1 & 2 Quiz

Module 3: Assessment

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Lecture 5: Assessment of Needs

Simulation

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Assessment Vignette A
  • Assessment Vignette B

Module 4: Prioritization

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • "Beyond The Ashes" Response

3 Videos

  • Module 4 Introduction
  • Lecture 6: Prioritization
  • Beyond the Ashes

Simulation

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Prioritization Vignette A
  • Prioritization Vignette B

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Modules 3 & 4 Quiz

Module 5: Intervention

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Module 5 Introduction
  • Lecture 7: Intervention

Simulation

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Intervention Vignette A
  • Intervention Vignette B

Module 6: Disposition

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Module 6 Introduction
  • Lecture 8: Disposition

Simulation

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Disposition Vignette A
  • Disposition Vignette B
  • Follow-Up Vignette

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Modules 5 & 6 Quiz

Module 7: Self-Care and Wrap-Up

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Module 7 Introduction
  • Lecture 9: Self-Care
  • Lecture 10: Summary

Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 7 Quiz

Closing Remarks

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Closing Remarks

1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

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"Psychological First Aid" is a foundational course focused on providing psychological support during emergencies using the RAPID model (Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition). Ideal for those in public health, workplaces, military, faith-based groups, and more, it covers handling trauma beyond physical injuries. Led by Coursera in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Open Education Lab, the course runs for 7 hours and is available via a Starter subscription, targeting individuals looking to enhance their mental health support skills.

George Everly, Jr., PhD
Instructor

George Everly, Jr., PhD