Crisis Response: The Fundamental Principles and Ethical Considerations of Psychological First Aid
Tracking # 20-768101
$19.00
4.4
(708 ratings)
Educator HEALTH FORUM ONLINE
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Method Computer-Based Training
What you'll learn
After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
- Identify at least 3 common symptoms of stress in clients and colleagues, as well as themselves, within the crisis situation and crisis response context
- Recognize the historical and theoretical underpinnings of Psychological First Aid along with 3 distinct principles that set it apart from its predecessors and facilitate the provision of immediate support to those exhibiting symptoms of stress
- Delineate the professional and ethical parameters of Psychological First Aid and its nine key components, including how to determine when additional mental health support is necessary, for both professionals and clients, and facilitate referrals
Course overview
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an essential, evidence-based approach to meeting individuals' immediate emotional and psychological needs impacted by crises such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, and traumatic events. Grounded in recent advancements, PFA emphasizes practical strategies to stabilize and support individuals while fostering resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). This course examines the theoretical foundations of PFA, ethical principles in crisis intervention, and best practices for addressing complex emotional needs with professionalism and care, equipping mental health professionals to navigate diverse and challenging crisis scenarios.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician
2h
General
Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Associate Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
General
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Psychologist
2h
General
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
2h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
California Board of Registered Nursing
Registered Nurse
2h
General
California Board of Vocational Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2h
General
Colorado Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Delaware Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
Ethics and appropriate patient interactions
Registered Nurse
2h
Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (RN)
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2h
General
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Registered Nurse
2h
General
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
2h
General
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
2h
General
Psychologist
2h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
2h
General
Idaho Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Indiana State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Registered Nurse
2h
General
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
2h
Continuing education related to nursing
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Maine State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
License Practical Nurse
2h
General
Registered Nurse
2h
General
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
2h
General
Registered Nurse
2h
General
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
2h
General
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
2h
Continuing education related to nursing
Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Professional Ethics or Legal Issues in the Delivery of Counseling Services
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Professional Ethics or Legal Issues in the Delivery of Counseling Services
Missouri Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Registered Nurse
2h
General
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State
2h
General CE
Registered Professional Nurse - Single State
2h
General CE
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
2h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
2h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
2h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
2h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing
Registered Nurse
2h
CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing
North Carolina Psychology Board
Psychological Associate
2h
Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A
Psychologist
2h
Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A
Psychologist (Provisional)
2h
Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2h
Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
2h
Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice
Ohio Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General CE
Registered Nurse
2h
General CE
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Addiction Counselor
2h
Ethical standards related to addiction counseling
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Ethical standards related to marriage & family therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Ethical standards related to professional counseling
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist
2h
Ethical standards related to psycho-education
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
Psychologist
2h
Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
2h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
General
Registered Nurse
2h
General
Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Registered Nurse
2h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Licensed Psychological Associate
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Licensed Psychologist
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
School Psychologist
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Licensed Social Worker
2h
Distinct Populations (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Virginia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
2h
CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing
Registered Nurse
2h
CE Relevant to the Practice of Nursing
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Human Growth and Development
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Licensed Certified Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work ethics
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work ethics
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work ethics
Licensed Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work ethics
Provisional License
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work ethics
Service Worker Registrant
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work ethics
Wyoming Board of Psychology
Psychological Practitioner
2h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Psychologist
2h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Specialist in School Psychology
2h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
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