PS 6910 - Crisis Intervention

Focusing on the growing need for skills in crisis management, this course will help students build competency in the handling of emergency or crisis situations in the field of mental health and human service. Students will learn skills in crisis intervention, as well as legal and ethical issues specific to the area of emergency service. Traditional techniques as well as Psychological First Aid will be covered, with discussion regarding crisis intervention occurring in trauma related situations. (3 credits)