Central City Fire CE Jan 24, 2024 -- Aggressive & Combative Patients
Assessing and treating the psychiatric patient in a safe and effective manner for all concerned
Target Audience
Firefighter EMT/first responders affiliated with Central City Fire Dept.
Learning Objectives
- Describe techniques for scene size up and maintaining safety
- Assessment of the patient experiencing a behavioral emergency
- Management and care of the aforesaid patient
- Assessing for and treating underlying medical conditions
- Safe and appropriate use of restraints, including frequent reassessment
Richard Estep, NRP
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 2.00 Medical
- 2.00 NCCP-Medical: Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies