Train in psychological first aid and learn to understand human responses to situations of trauma, crisis or emotional distress. This online micro-credential offers you a rigorous, accessible and practical introduction to psychological trauma and initial psychological support.
Through a short and flexible course, you will learn the basic principles of responding to crisis situations, distinguish between initial support and specialised psychological intervention, and understand when referral to qualified professionals is necessary.
By the end of this micro-credential, you will be able to understand what psychological trauma is, how emotional responses to crisis situations can manifest themselves, and what role psychological first aid plays as an initial form of support.
You will learn to identify common psychological reactions to potentially traumatic events, to understand the basic principles of initial support, and to clearly distinguish between basic psychological support and specialised psychological intervention.
Furthermore, you will develop criteria for recognising when a situation requires referral to qualified professionals, thereby avoiding actions that go beyond the scope of an initial, non-specialist intervention.
Upon completion of the micro-credential, you will be able to:
Crisis situations can trigger intense emotional responses that are difficult to interpret. This micro-credential helps you to understand psychological trauma and human reactions to potentially traumatic events, drawing on university-level knowledge presented in a clear and accessible way.
The course is not designed to train therapists or provide training in treating psychological trauma, but rather to offer a rigorous introduction to providing initial support in crisis situations.
Throughout the course, you will learn the basic principles of psychological first aid and how it can be used to provide initial support in emotionally demanding situations.
The aim is to help you understand what can be done as an initial response, what boundaries must be respected and what mistakes should be avoided when supporting someone affected by a crisis.
One of the key elements of this micro-credential is the distinction between initial psychological support and specialised professional intervention.
You will learn to recognise that psychological first aid is not a substitute for professional psychological or healthcare support, and to identify when it is necessary to refer someone to specialist services.
The micro-credential can be of value to people who, although not psychologists, may encounter crisis situations in their professional or personal lives.
Teachers, healthcare professionals, social workers, volunteers, emergency services staff, law enforcement officers and those whose roles involve supporting others can benefit from basic training to help them better understand emotional responses to difficult situations.
The micro-credential is delivered online, lasting 50 hours and worth 2 ECTS credits. Its flexible format allows you to progress at your own pace and balance the course with your studies, work or other commitments.
The methodology is based on interactive content, progressive learning and a final summative assessment.
Psychological first aid is a form of initial support designed to assist people who have experienced a crisis or emotional trauma. It is not a substitute for professional intervention, but it can help to provide a basic, responsible and non-intrusive initial response.
A psychological first aid course covers emotional responses to crisis situations, the basic principles of initial support, the limits of one’s role, and the importance of referring people to professionals when the situation requires it.
No. This micro-credential does not qualify you to treat psychological trauma, nor does it replace formal training in psychology or a clinical specialisation. Its aim is to provide an introductory foundation for understanding trauma, crisis situations and the principles of initial psychological support.
Psychological first aid is an initial supportive response to crisis situations. Specialised psychological intervention requires training, professional skills and, where appropriate, a healthcare qualification. This micro-credential helps to distinguish between these two levels of intervention.
They may be useful for people who, due to their personal or professional circumstances, may find themselves in crisis situations: teachers, healthcare professionals, social workers, volunteers, law enforcement officers, emergency services staff, or those whose roles involve supporting others.
No. The micro-credential is designed as an introductory and accessible training programme. No prior university qualification is required, although an interest in psychology, mental health, psychological trauma and initial support in crisis situations is essential.
Yes. The course is delivered online, lasts 50 hours and is worth 2 ECTS credits.
Yes. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a Micro-credential Certificate in Trauma Intervention and Psychological First Aid, issued by Alfonso X el Sabio University.
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