Psychiatric First Aid Training

Develop the skills to recognize and respond to mental health emergencies

Psychiatric first aid training equips you with the skills to provide immediate support during mental health crises until professional help arrives. Just like traditional first aid for physical injuries, this training focuses on offering emotional assistance and ensuring workplace safety. You'll learn to identify psychiatric emergencies, understand the procedures for providing aid, and prioritize needs effectively. This comprehensive course includes practical case studies, knowledge checks, and a final assessment to reinforce your learning and prepare you for real-life situations.

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Course Outline

This psychiatric first aid training course includes:

#1 Introduction to Psychiatric First Aid

Locations Requiring Psychiatric First Aid
Procedures of Providing Psychiatric First Aid
Check Your Knowledge
Chapter Feedback

#2 How to Give Psychiatric First Aid?

Prioritizing Needs
Why Do People Need Psychiatric First Aid?
Check your Knowledge
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#3 Practical Videos

#4 Conclusion

Final Assessment
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About the Instructor

Robert Gerchalk

Robert Gerchalk is a registered nurse who has worked as a medical nurse at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, as a home care nurse, an infection control nurse, an employee health nurse, and in psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals. He has also served as an interim director of nursing and performed mental health assessments. He has taught in medical education for many years and coached doctors, nurses, other medical professionals, and business people.