EMS 1123 - Emergency Response to Crisis
1 Credits
Provides a comprehensive course on crisis theory and the management of various behavioral, social, cultural, psychiatric, and interpersonal problems. Emphasis is placed on the mental health of emergency workers in both personal and professional settings. Prereq: Current EMT-Basic certification or permission of instructor.
Major Content Areas
Critical incident stress debriefing: 10%
Suicide: 10%
Stress Management: 10%
Management of behavioral emergencies: 15%
Abusive Relationships: 10%
Causes of behavioral emergencies: 10%
Patient and provider safety: 10%
Crisis Intervention: 15%
Death and Dying: 10%
Learning Outcomes
Recognize warning signs of abuse
Identify healthy means of stress reduction
Create appropriate interview questions to determine suicidal intent
Describe the signs, symptoms and risks related to sexual assault
Demonstrate appropriate use of patient restraint
Describe steps for self-protection when confronted with a violent patient
Describe components of crisis intervention
Demonstrate effective interview techniques during behavioral emergencies
Demonstrate assessment of the potentially violent patient
Demonstrate appropriate communication related to the death of a patient
Identify factors that must be considered when assessing suicidal risk
Describe stages of grief and loss
Explain the difference between interpersonal situational, organic, and intrapsychic causes of behavioral emergencies
Distinguish among key symptoms and management techniques for selected behavioral illness
Describe the steps of a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
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