An intensive and flexible program with which you will be able to implement the most effective and innovative strategies for psychological intervention in emergencies in your medical practice"

The importance of psychological first aid when an emergency situation occurs (accidents, catastrophes, sudden deaths, etc.) is real. Numerous studies carried out by experts in psychology have determined that the sequelae generated by the high levels of stress generated during these contexts can be very serious for the patient, interfering in a greater cognitive-behavioral deterioration. That is why healthcare professionals must know in detail the most effective psychological intervention guidelines, as well as the most innovative strategies depending on the characteristics of the person and their condition at the time of assistance.

Based on this, TECH and its team of experts have developed this professional master’s degree in Emergency Psychology, an intensive, multidisciplinary and cutting-edge program through which doctors can get up to date with the latest psychosocial support techniques. Through 1,500 hours of diverse material, they will delve into the concept of stress and the human response associated with its suffering, being able to implement in their practice the most modern and effective first aid protocols in the sector. In addition, they will be able to update their knowledge in relation to protocols for action in specific situations and will work on perfecting their skills for the prevention and management of anxiety in emergency contexts. Finally, the program includes a specific module dedicated to group techniques with interveners, thanks to which specialists will be able to include in their practices the most innovative psychological strategies for working with their colleagues when a traumatic situation has occurred.

However, apart from the quality of its syllabus, one of the most significant characteristics of this professional master’s degree is its convenient and flexible 100% online format, thanks to which graduates will be able to update their knowledge from wherever they want and with a schedule totally adapted to their availability. In this way, TECH gives you the opportunity to perfectly balance the activity of your practice with the training of a degree adapted to your needs and to the requirements of the emergency medical activity.

You will have a specific module dedicated to psychotherapeutic intervention with victims of traumatic situations, thanks to which you will be able to get up to date in trauma assessment techniques"

This professional master’s degree in Emergency Psychology 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

Its convenient 100% online format will allow you to connect from wherever you want and through any device with internet connection. This way, you will be able to balance the course of this professional master’s degree with your practice"

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 are presented to them throughout the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

A program designed exclusively for medical professionals to perfect their protocols for the management of crises caused by anxiety"

A unique educational opportunity to learn in detail the latest developments related to the prevention and management of stress in different situations"

This professional master’s degree has been designed with the objective of serving as a guide for medical specialists in their update in relation to the intervention in emergency situations through the use of psychological strategies adapted to the context. For this purpose, they will have the best theoretical, practical and additional material, which has been selected by a team of experts in the sector with extensive experience in the participation in this type of cases. In addition, it is a program created for graduates to broaden their knowledge through an educational experience that will undoubtedly exceed even their most demanding expectations.

Would you like to be able to lead crisis intervention teams? If this is one of your objectives, with this professional master’s degree you will delve into the guidelines to ensure good teamwork"

General Objectives

• Provide the student with a complete overview of an emergency or disaster situation that will allow them to act safely and assuredly in a real emergency intervention
• Understand the neurological reaction of a person in a state of crisis in order to implement effective intervention methods
• Know about the factors that contribute to a state of crisis in individuals and reactions in different phases of a traumatic crisis
• Master general intervention skills and strategies to help those affected cope successfully with each of the phases
• Master specific psychological support techniques that enhance performance in the different critical situations that may be encountered in an intervention
• Manage specific intervention protocols for different situations, being able to adapt them to the variable and changing situation of the emergency
• Master self-protection measures and strategies for interveners that guarantee the safety of the student in the event of an intervention
• Be familiar with intervention techniques for first responders and be able to conduct a group post-emergency session
• Develop skills for handling equipment in emergency situations
• Know and put into practice first aid guidelines to manage the most frequent physical pathologies in a crisis intervention

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

Module 4. First Aid Protocol: Psychological First Aid

• Know when a psychological crisis occurs and the consequences for the individual
• Study and distinguish first aid protocol stages in Emergency Psychology
• Know the main action protocols in emergency situations

Module 5. Action Protocols for Specific Situations I

• Know the action protocols for specific crisis situations
• Study the grief process in depth, types of grief and how to intervene for cases of normal and pathological grief
• Know the intervention processes for specific crisis and emergency situations

Module 6. Action Protocols for Specific Situations II

• Know the key considerations to intervene with patients in high-risk situations
• Study the intervention process for patients in specific crisis situations
• Study the importance of therapeutic support for patients with problematic life situations

Module 7. Prevention and Management of Stress in Emergency Situations

• Understand the impact of stress and emergency situations on emergency personnel
• Study the psychological impact of exposure to emergency situations on emergency and urgent care professionals
• Learn the main stress management and psychological impact prevention techniques for emergency personnel

Module 8. Group Techniques for Intervention with First Responders

• Know and study the main group techniques for intervention with first responders
• Know and study the main individual techniques for intervention with first responders
• Differentiate group techniques from individual techniques
• Know about Peer Support Systems
• Know the consequences of poor intervention

Module 9. Crisis Therapy Psychotherapeutic Intervention with Victims of Traumatic Situations

• Study the principles of crisis therapy and crisis intervention
• Differentiate between different coping styles in traumatic situations
• Be aware of types of trauma and the effects and consequences of traumatic situations for individuals
• Study Ellis' Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for the treatment of trauma

Module 10. The Crisis Intervention Team

• Study the profile of the psychologist specializing in crisis intervention for urgent care and emergencies
• Study the different professions that make up a crisis intervention team
• Know and learn the main guidelines to ensure effective practices in crisis intervention
• Study the present situation and the future of crisis intervention

Knowing from experts in psychology the risks of a bad intervention will allow you to implement the recommended guidelines for specific situations in your strategies"