10 July 2020
Psychological First Aid
online courseDue to the covid-19 outbreak, this course will be taught virtually in 2020.
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 840: Full course's registration fee
Scholarships
No