Would you like to be able to work in self-management? With this postgraduate certificate you will be able to delve into the most innovative strategies for the management of your own emotions in an emergency or crisis context"

Emergency healthcare professionals have a perfect command of first aid. However, the application of this technique is based on ensuring the physical health of the victim, without considering how the traumatic event may have affected their mental stability. When a crisis occurs, the stress generated causes a series of alterations in behavior, triggering a human response that can range from aggressiveness to a state of shock or loss of consciousness.

For this reason, the management of basic skills for communication and emotion management becomes an asset that the medical professional (the main agent in emergency intervention) must put into practice to promote the patient's peace of mind. Based on this, and with the aim of serving as a guide in their update in relation to this field, this postgraduate certificate has been created.

It is an educational experience designed by experts in emergency psychology in which the latest and most exhaustive information related to the psychosocial management of the patient under stress has been included. Thanks to it, graduates will be able to improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills through the knowledge of the latest and most effective techniques. In addition, they will be able to adapt their intervention strategy to the latest references that have been included in the protocols for psychological first aid.

All this through a rigorous and innovative syllabus, presented in a flexible and convenient 100% online format. And in order to offer an experience adapted to the demands of all its students, the postgraduate certificate also includes hours of high-quality additional material, so that they can delve in a personalized way in each section of the program. It is, therefore, a unique opportunity to update your knowledge and implement the best strategies in your practice in only 6 weeks.

The team of experts has selected numerous real clinical cases in which you will be able to apply the strategies included in this program in a dynamic and practical way"

This postgraduate certificate in Basic Skills and Psychological First Aid contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Emergency Psychology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

A program with which you will delve into the concept of listening and its types, knowing in detail the guidelines to carry it out based on the recommendations of professionals versed in the field"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on problem-based learning, through which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts.

You will delve into the concept of proactivity and the most innovative guidelines to promote patient collaboration in crisis situations"

Among the skills that you will be able to improve with the course of this program are the communicative skills in crisis contexts"

The importance of psychological first aid in crisis intervention, as well as the lack of professionals who have mastered these techniques, has led TECH to develop this program. Therefore, the objective of the program is to provide medical specialists with all the information they need to get up to date in this field, allowing them to implement to their competencies the skills for the management of emotions and stress in cases where a critical or traumatic situation has occurred.

Are you looking for a program that addresses effective communication with children in emergency situations? If the answer is yes, this postgraduate certificate is perfect for you"

General Objectives

• Work on the improvement of the professional's basic skills for psychological first aid
• Know in detail the most innovative and effective techniques of communication and intervention in crisis situations

Specific Objectives

• Learn about therapeutic techniques to provide targeted psychological support
• Be aware of the importance of emotional support in situations of loss and bereavement
• Know the differences between normal grief and pathological grief
• Study the role of first aid in crises and emergencies

The program places special emphasis on the most common emergency situations, so that the graduate will be able to develop their own strategies based on the guidelines established by experts in emergency psychology"