Course Description:

This training is for seafarers and maritime personnel who might come into contact with others who have been exposed to traumatic events or crises, and who wish to provide support in such circumstances. 

This training will equip you to give basic support to people in the immediate aftermath of a crisis, to help them re-establish a sense of safety, and recognize signs when they should seek further help.

Target audience:

  Shore-based maritime personnel and seafarers

Learning objectives:

At the end of the training course the participant shall:

·        Understand the purpose of Psychological First Aid

·        Identify vulnerable groups

·        Identify typical acute stress responses to a crisis

·        To apply principles of Psychological First Aid 

     To recognize when survivors need further assistance    

Sections:

·        Section 1: Introduction

·        Section 2: Before Considering Psychological First Aid 

·        Section 3: Vulnerable Groups

·        Section 4: The Acute Stress Response

·        Section 5: Administering Psychological First Aid

·        Section 6: Summary

          Assessment