This training programme runs over five days and is followed, about six months later, by a further two days training. In addition Peer Supporters are expected to attend one day annual refresher training sessions. The Peer Supporter/Stress Awareness Trainer curriculum includes modules on Critical Incident Stress Management in the Irish Ambulance Service
• Stress in general, work stress.
• Practical techniques for stress management
• Critical incident stress
• Stress in ambulance and emergency services
• Introduction to the Stress Awareness Trainer’s Pack
• Presentation Skills
• The role of the Peer Supporter in the CISM System.
• Basic helping and support skills
• Trauma, Loss and Bereavement
• Post-incident interventions
• Continuing Care – fostering social support
• Monitoring Recovery
• Ethical Issues
• Secondary Traumatisation, Burnout & Support for Peer Supporter
CISM Workshop in NAS College
DNL Peer Support Team at the CISM workshop in the NAS College 4th July 2019
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Farewell, gratitude and best wishes to our CISM Clinical Lead
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A thank you to each CISM team and all PSWs
NAS staff have been supported by access to PSWs and where required professional support from Clinical Psychologists. As these interventions are confidential, the numbers and details of such interventions are