Do you want to perfect your medical skills in emergency intervention through the implementation of the latest Psychological First Aid protocols? With this program you will achieve it in 6 months"

Psychological First Aid is very important in crisis and emergency intervention. Although in most cases only strategies to guarantee the physical integrity of the victims are included in the protocols of action, the truth is that acting according to their mental state is also relevant, in order to reduce their stress level and avoid possible long-term sequelae. This is why professionals involved in this type of context must have a perfect command of the most effective and innovative psychotherapeutic techniques to control the situation and to know how to act on the basis of the person's response to the exposure to the traumatic event.

However, this is an area that requires, for its mastery, specialized knowledge of psychosocial support guidelines, something that physicians will be able to work on with the course of this postgraduate diploma. This is a dynamic and multidisciplinary qualification with which you can get up to date on the characteristics of intervention in emergency situations from the psychological point of view, delving into the most common errors that usually occur at the time of the action. It also delves into the concept of stress and the most innovative communication techniques for its management, with special emphasis on the defence mechanisms associated with the critical situation. Finally, it includes a specific module dedicated to the improvement of the basic skills of specialists in Psychological First Aid, which will allow them to learn in detail the strategies for effective listening and to generate an environment of trust and tranquility with the victim.

For this you will have 450 hours of the best theoretical, practical and additional material selected and designed by a team of experts in intervention in emergency situations. It includes detailed videos, research articles, complementary readings, self-knowledge exercises, dynamic summaries and much more content with which you can delve in a personalized way in the different sections of the syllabus. All presented in a convenient and accessible 100% online format thanks to which you will be able to access the program from wherever you want and with a schedule fully adapted to your availability.

The best qualification in the educational market to bring you up to date on the most innovative psychosocial support strategies through a 100% online program"

This postgraduate diploma in 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

Knowing in detail the most common mistakes from a psychological point of view in emergency intervention will help you to avoid them or to solve them in case they are detected"

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, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts. 

You will work on the different phases of psychosocial intervention, updating your knowledge in relation to the action guidelines for each moment"

No schedules or face-to-face classes. This way, you can decide when and from where to connect, with unlimited access and at any time of the day"

The insistence by psychology professionals to include Psychological First Aid in emergency plans has made its application in emergency situations more and more frequent. That is why TECH and its team of experts have considered necessary the development of a qualification that will help medical specialists to know in detail the latest developments related to this area, focusing on the most innovative and effective protocols and techniques to carry out an adequate and beneficial psychosocial support for victims. 

A postgraduate diploma that will bring to your career an additional distinctive feature based on the exhaustive knowledge of the most effective communication and listening techniques for crisis intervention"

General Objectives

• Develop a broad and specialized knowledge of the importance of preventive psychological intervention in crisis situations
• Know in detail the latest strategies and therapeutic techniques for the management of the patient victim of an emergency context
• Serve as a guide for graduates to update their knowledge in a comprehensive and guaranteed manner

Specific Objectives

Module 1. The Importance of Psychosocial Support in Emergencies and Disasters

• 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

Module 2. The Concept of Stress, Associated Human Response and the After Effects of a Critical Situation

• Study the biochemical and biological processes associated with stress and the consequences for the organism in response to the stress activation response.
• Study the types of basic emotions and their role when the organism is in a stressful situation
• Know how the stress response progresses in the individual
• Study the threshold theory and psychological response mechanisms when the individual is in a stressful situation

Module 3. Basic Skills and Psychological First Aid

• 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

A qualification designed for you to achieve even your most demanding educational goals in the field of advanced psychotherapeutic intervention in emergency settings"