Evergreen Fire EMT CE Refresher Allergy, anaphylaxis, Toxicology and Behavioral Health Feb 7, 2026

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of hypersensitivity disorders and anaphylactic reactions. Additionally, students will have the knowledge and skills to recognize and manage hypersensitivity disorders and anaphylactic reactions

 

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will be familiar with the classes of compounds involved in substance abuse and poisonings; the routes by which poisons enter the body; and the signs, symptoms, assessment, and treatment for various poisoning emergencies.

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will be able to recognize behaviors that pose a risk to the EMT, patient, or others and the basic principles of the mental health system. Additionally, students will have the knowledge and skills to successfully assess and manage patients suffering from a behavioral health emergency within the legal parameters of their scope of practice.

 

A skills session will follow including: How to recognize and demonstrate interventions for the following TIA, Ischemic Stroke, AMI, Hypoglycemia, Anxiety and Allergic reactions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Evergreen EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Define toxicology, poison, toxin, and overdose. (p 822)

2. Identify the common signs and symptoms of poisoning or toxic exposure. (pp 823–824)

3. Describe how poisons and toxins can enter the body. (pp 824–830)

4. Describe the assessment and treatment of a patient with a suspected poisoning or toxic exposure. (pp 830–846)

5. Describe the assessment and treatment of the patient with a suspected overdose. (pp 830–843)

 

1. Demonstrate how to remove the stinger from a honeybee sting and proper patient management following its removal. (pp 812–813)

2. Demonstrate how to use an EpiPen auto-injector. (pp 813–815, Skill Drill 21-1)

3. Demonstrate the assessment and care of a patient with hypoglycemia and a decreased level of consciousness. (pp 780–781, 786–793)

 

1. Discuss the myths and realities concerning behavioral health emergencies. (pp 854–855)

2. Discuss general factors that can cause alteration in a patient’s behavior. (p 855)

3. Define a behavioral crisis. (p 855)

4. Recognize the magnitude of mental health disorders in society. (p 856)

5. Know the main principles of how the mental health care system functions. (p 855)

6. Know the two basic categories of diagnosis that a mental health professional will use. (p 857)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 5.00 Medical
Course opens: 
02/07/2026
Course expires: 
02/07/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Primary Instructors

Annie Dorchak, Course Coordinator, completed CO EMS edu admin class & EMS Primary Instructor, EMS Capt.

Quatro (Dorrence) Roderick - unknown if completed CO EMS edu admin class, EMS Primary instructor, EMS Capt.

Sarah Provins - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic/Community Paramedic

Julian Masnicki - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic

Tony Shepperdson - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic 

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 5.00 Medical

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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