School of Disaster Response & Crisis Intervention / Psychological First Aid

Psychological First Aid

Provide humane, practical first support after distressing events within professional limits.

Intermediate
50 Minutes estimated
ParaLearn CBT Verified assessment
SWP-026 Course code

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Course Overview

Provide humane, practical first support after distressing events within professional limits.

Learning objectives

Provide humane, practical first support after distressing events within professional limits.
Apply the key ideas from What PFA is and is not.
Apply the key ideas from Look, listen, link.
Apply the key ideas from Referral and self-care.

Curriculum & Syllabus

Module 1 ⏱ 10 to 15 min · Self-paced

What PFA is and is not

principles, safety, dignity, culture, consent, and avoiding forced disclosure

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Module 2 ⏱ 10 to 15 min · Self-paced

Look, listen, link

immediate needs, calming support, active listening, information, and practical assistance

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Module 3 ⏱ 10 to 15 min · Self-paced

Referral and self-care

high-risk signs, protection issues, referral, documentation, and helper wellbeing

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Course Resources & Materials

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