Genesee Fire Jan 11, 2024 Autism & the First Responder

January 11, 2024

The presentation will cover what autism is, the signs & characteristics, and how to respond appropriately. Gain knowledge about Search & Rescue operations, including how to lure an autistic individual back to safety, as well as the latest tracking devices & apps used by caregivers.

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

 Objectives:

  1. First Responders will be able to describe what autism spectrum disorder is & how it can present in autistic individuals.
  2. First Responders are able to describe strategies, ways to interact & the importance when evaluating and autistic patient.
  3. First Responders are able to name typical behavioral patterns seen in autistic individuals who are under stressful situations (e.g., fire, medical emergency), and ways to approach these situations, including the most important safety rule to prevent a wandering/bolt risk.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
  • 1.00 Operations
    • 1.00 NCCP-Operations: At-Risk Populations
Course opens: 
01/11/2024
Course expires: 
01/11/2024
Event starts: 
01/11/2024 - 18:00
Event ends: 
01/11/2024 - 20:00
Cost:
$0.00
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Kim Marklund, AAS, BA, MA

Gina Scarbrough, AAS, NRP, FP-C

 

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

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
  • 1.00 Operations
    • 1.00 NCCP-Operations: At-Risk Populations

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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