Psychological First Aid
Johns Hopkins course on supporting people in crisis using the evidence-based RAPID model.
Johns Hopkins University•By George Everly
4.8
(9,400 reviews)•380,000 students enrolledAbout this 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. Ideal for first responders, caregivers, and community leaders.
Skills you'll gain
Crisis InterventionReflective ListeningMental Health SupportStress ManagementDisaster Response
Syllabus
1
Introduction and Overview2
Reflective Listening3
Assessment and Prioritization4
Intervention Strategies5
Self-Care for ProvidersFree
Certificate: $49
Duration6 hours
EffortSelf-paced
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesSpanish, Arabic, French
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