Description 

Psychological First Aid is an instructor-led, basic level course consisting of five separate segments and a self-review questionnaire. The course provides a framework for understanding the factors that affect stress responses in disaster relief workers and the clients they serve. This course qualifies for 0.4 CEU credit under the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) guidelines. 

Purpose  

The purpose of this course is to prepare all American Red Cross workers to provide basic care, comfort and support to people who are experiencing disaster-related stress. 

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to— 

•  Describe how to recognize the signs of stress in clients, co-workers and themselves.
• Apply psychological first aid principles in providing immediate support to people who may be experiencing stress.
• Describe how to obtain additional mental health support for themselves, co-workers and clients. 

Audience 

Employees and volunteers of the Red Cross and members of local agencies who are interested in supporting the role of the Red Cross in the community’s actions in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. 

Prerequisites  

There are no prerequisites for this course. 

Length 

This course is 4 hours in length. Attendance of the entire course is required to earn a course certificate.