Psychological First Aid

online course

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this course will be taught virtually in 2021, with the resources and experience gained from the previous year.

As it is known, Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting all the population in the aftermath of a critical event. PFA ameliorates symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and prevents Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Course leader

Ingeborg Porcar, Alicia Álvarez and other professionals from the Public Health System and the Crisis Response Teams.

Target group

The UAB Barcelona Summer School is open to standing local and international undergraduates and graduates students. International students who have been accomplished the first year of their undergraduate or at least the 50% of their first year credits at their home university could also be enroled at the programme. A working knowledge of the language instruction is highly recommended.

Course aim

In this course you will be trained in the application of PFA on both massive and daily emergencies. You will become a community health worker prepared to cope with highly stressful situations everywhere.

Credits info

6 EC
All subjects are accredited with 6 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) that your university might transfer to you own degree programme (depending on your home university’s regulations), especially if it has a mobility programme in place with the UAB.

Fee info

EUR 850: The course fee for international and national students (non-UAB students) is € 850 but those who register before April 30 will get 20% discount.

Scholarships

No but there is 20% discount on the tuition fee if prospective students register before April 30th.