Central City Fire CE Jan 24, 2024 -- Aggressive & Combative Patients
Overview
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
Faculty
Richard Estep, NRP
Accreditation
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