COVID-19: Psychological First Aid

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COVID-19: Psychological First Aid
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Overview

Duration	3 weeks
Mode of learning	Online
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Credential	Certificate

COVID-19: Psychological First Aid
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Highlights

Duration 3 weeks
Weekly study 1 hour
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COVID-19: Psychological First Aid
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Psychological First Aid (PFA) is the globally recommended training for supporting people during emergencies and offers guidance on delivering psychosocial care in the immediate aftermath of the emergency event.
On this 3-week course, you'll explore the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what you can do to help people cope.
This course has been produced by Public Health England and is based on international guidance from the World Health Organization, United Nations and partners.
We'll start off by discussing how emergencies impact mental health, and other ways people respond to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are many common responses to the pandemic, and you'll be taught how to distinguish between signs of distress and signs of mental health conditions.
Preparation is key, and this will be your focus in week 2. You'll learn about the role, discover the services and support you can offer, and gain an understanding about how to respect a patient's dignity and rights alongside their culture and religion.
In the next stage, you'll learn how to identify those most in need of PFA, assess support needs and look out for high-risk groups.
In the final week, you'll learn about effective listening practices such as establishing communication and the do's and don't of providing emotional support.
Learn how to promote wellbeing, offer bereavement support, tackle practical problems and decide whether someone needs mental or physical support.
Finally, you'll discover the best ways to support yourself and your colleagues while delivering PFA to others. We'll teach you how to manage stress and explain the best places to get help.