[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

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[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CRJ 584 - Psychological Aspects of Critical Incidents

3 credit hours

This course is an examination of the psychological trauma that one experiences when involved in a catastrophic event. The learner will examine terrorism and natural and man-made disasters. The learner will also examine how the aforementioned catastrophic events cause psychological trauma, related psychological and physiological disorders, sense of community trauma and loss, and the impact of such incidents on the first responder. In addition, the course will examine preparedness and the role of the mental health profession, community response teams, peer support groups, critical incident stress management (CISM), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study of this phenomenon by first responders and emergency managers is essential in understanding the impact of trauma and allows for the development of treatment strategies that can effectively combat the debilitating effects of catastrophic events.