Would you like to know in detail the most common mistakes in emergency psychological intervention in order to avoid them? With this Postgraduate Certificate you will delve into each one of them and the keys to manage them”

When a traumatic situation occurs (traffic accidents, murders, suicides, natural disasters, sexual assaults, etc.), victims may not only see their physical integrity affected, but also their mental health deteriorates. Post-traumatic stress and anxiety become part of their daily lives, seriously affecting their psychosocial development and potentially leading to behavioral disorders. In order to avoid these consequences, both in the short and long term, it is necessary to consider the intervention of psychology professionals as a priority. 

It is a service increasingly demanded by emergency services, both security and health, so the presence of these specialists has been taking the relevance it deserves. And in order to provide them with comprehensive knowledge of developments related to psychosocial support in disasters and emergency situations, TECH has formed this postgraduate certificate. Through an immersive and multidisciplinary training, graduates will be able to delve into the different crisis contexts that can be generated, as well as the most effective therapeutic strategies for each case. In addition, special emphasis is placed on the Emergency Plans of Civil Protection in Spain, so that professionals have it as a reference for their future interventions. 

Thanks to the exhaustiveness with which the team of experts has developed the syllabus of this program, psychologists will be able to learn in detail, through 150 hours of theoretical, practical and additional material, the ins and outs of this sector through a 100% online educational experience. The university's top priority is that its graduates can get the most out of their qualifications, which is why it adapts each of them not only to their needs, but also to those of the area in which they perform their professional function.  

A program that delves into the origin of emergency psychology to understand how the profession has evolved over the years”

This postgraduate certificate in The Importance of Psychosocial Support in Emergencies and Catastrophes contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Psychology and Emergency Services and Emergency Services
• 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 the self-assessment process can be carried out 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

Acting in emergencies, emergencies and disasters requires different protocols for each case. With this postgraduate certificate you will be able to delve into the keys of each of them and their significant differences”

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in professionals a situated and contextual learning, 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, by means of which professionals will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will be posed to them throughout the educational course. For will be aided by an innovative system of interactive videos produced by renowned experts.    

A 100% online qualification adapted not only to your educational needs, but also to the demands of the current sector of psychological emergencies”

You will be able to know in detail the phases of emergencies, implementing in your practice the most effective therapeutic techniques for each moment”

Understanding the importance of psychosocial support in emergencies and disasters has been a complex task that specialists in this area have struggled with. Thanks to the exhaustive work of these professionals, therapeutic intervention is becoming more and more frequent. That is why the objective of this postgraduate certificate is to serve as a guide to these experts in their updating of the most effective psychological strategies to handle this type of situations, always thinking of the best for the victim and their environment. 

If you are looking for a qualification that will enable you to develop specialized knowledge about psychosocial intervention, this postgraduate certificate will exceed even your most demanding expectations”

General Objectives

• Address psychosocial support in emergencies and catastrophes as a priority
• Know in detail the different phases and agents involved in emergency processes, as well as the most effective coordination strategies with them

Specific Objectives

• Learn about the origins of Emergency Psychology 
• Study the differences between emergencies, disasters and urgent care situations, and the most common types 
• Be aware of the importance of the psychologist in emergencies, and distinguish the different roles involved when an emergency event occurs

A program that will elevate your knowledge to the highest professional level in the field of emergency psychology”