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Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-based approach designed to help individuals cope with the immediate psychological impact of crises, disasters, and traumatic events. It is used by mental health professionals, first responders, and community volunteers to provide emotional and practical support in a way that promotes resilience and recovery.
This course will review the core principles of how and when to provide Psychological first aid.
This course will award 1 continuing education hour.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Define Psychological First Aid (PFA) and its role in crisis response.
- Identify common psychological reactions to trauma and stress.
- Apply the core principles and 8-step model of PFA in crisis situations.
- Demonstrate effective communication and stabilization techniques for distressed individuals.
- Recognize the importance of self-care to prevent burnout in crisis responders.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (ACE)BaysideCEU.com, #1793, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. BaysideCEU.com maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/04/2024 – 02/04/2026.
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The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADACProvider #81892. BaysideCEU is responsible for all aspects of programming.
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The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCCBaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623
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Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCProvider Number BAP-#726.
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Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
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Georgia Board of DentistryCE Provider approved by the American Dental Association and/or the National Dental Association and/or their constituent and component/branch associations
Information
- Relevance: The relevant audience for this course is masters level counselors, mental health professionals, first responders and volunteers who those who have experienced a traumatic event.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: 1281242
- Credit Hours: 1