SWK X201 - Stress First Aid for First Responders
This training will highlight the continuum of functioning that impacts humans while under stress. Participants will gain an understanding of how abnormal stress activation common in first responding work can cause stress injury that impacts the brain and body. Participants will gain tools to help identify stress levels on a continuum and how this can inform intervention and action in the moment. This training explores the parts of the brain that are most in control when under a real or perceived threat and uses a body-based and relational regulation frame to offer solutions.
Delivery Options
Online Self-Paced: This training is constructed as a non-interactive, video-based asynchronous distance learning training.
Time to Completion
Total Asynchronous Time is approximately 3 hours.
Course Completion Requirements
- Participants must submit a pre-training survey, complete all coursework requirements, and pass the training post-test with a score of at least 80%. Unlimited attempts are allowed.
- The post-training evaluation survey will be immediately available once the required coursework and post-test are finished, and the evaluation must be completed to receive CE credit.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Modern web browser (Google Chrome or Firefox recommended)
What You’ll Learn
After completing this training, participants will be able to...
- Identify how abnormal stress activation impacts functioning.
- Operationalize the impact of stress.
- Select body-based and relational techniques to buffer stress.
What You’ll Earn
- This training is approved for 3 CE clock hours for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists in the state of Ohio.
Additional Information
Development Date: July 2025
Target Audience: 988 crisis call line staff and other human services professionals
Content Level: Intermediate
Training Outline:
- Objectives and goals
- Regulation moment
- Understanding the neurobiology of threat response systems
- Stress First Aid continuum
- What to do about stress: Mobius Care planning
Presenter:
Kristina Knight, MSW, LISW-S
Trauma-Care Administrator, The Buckeye Ranch
Kristina Knight, MSW, LISW-S, is the trauma-informed care administrator at The Buckeye Ranch. She earned her MSW from The Ohio State University and is a Phase II certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model. Knight works across her organization training staff and supervisors, supporting program development, and integrating trauma-informed principles agency-wide. She has extensive experience in child welfare and transition-aged youth services and works in private practice as a trainer for organizations including police departments, state agencies, and healthcare systems. She is Farm-Stress certified through The Ohio State University, trained in Stress First Aid and Mental Health First Aid, serves on the OSU College of Social Work Alumni Board, and is a member of OSU’s Stakeholder Advisory Council for the Adolescent Health and Resiliency Project.
Continuing Education Approvals
The Ohio State University College of Social Work provides approvals for continuing education for counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists that are accepted by the state of Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board.
Certificates & CE Reporting
CE certificates will be available for download in your learner portal within 1 business day after submitting the evaluation survey.
Hours for those with Ohio licenses that are submitted with the evaluation survey will be reported to CE Broker every 14 days (twice per month).
⚠️ Note: You may only complete this training once for CE credit. You may revisit the content, but only one certificate will be issued and credit will only be reported to CE Broker one time.
Cancellations, Refunds, Grievances, Accessibility Requests & Learning
Please visit the Policies section of our website for more information on our processes for cancellations, refunds, grievances, training completions & certificates, participant conduct, and accessibility requests and learning accommodations.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this training, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657. Requests received at least 14 days prior to the date you plan to begin a training will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests regardless of lead time.
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or training records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback about the training content or delivery format, please contact the 988 training team at 988trainings@osu.edu. For questions related to the training content, our office will facilitate communication with the training instructor on your behalf and connect you, if applicable. Presenter contact information will be provided within the training for questions, feedback, or comments.
Email: 988trainings@osu.edu
Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/988-lifeline-series