The Efficacy of Psychological First Aid Training Program on Academic Faculties’ Knowledge and Competency to Deal with Students Experiencing Traumatic Events: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Background: Academicians, nowadays, are assuming multiple roles, including psychological support. The need to enhance academicians’ knowledge and skills related first-aid is increasing due the significant timely intervention that academicians might assume when their students experience traumatic events. Objective: To assess efficacy of training program on faculty members’ competencies dealing with undergraduate experiencing Methods: One group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used. Participated members received a PFA which preceded followed by an assessment using competency questionnaire. Results: A total 43 participated in study. Faculty were improved after receiving (knowledge means = 7.7 11.0, t= -15.7, df= 42, p= 0.00); Competency 17.2 33.0, -14.6, df=42, p=0.00). No variation changes across study phases between demographic variables. Conclusion: Sustainable up-to-date topics needs cornerstone role academic settings.