Autism Sensitivity Training for First Responders Foothills Fire May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023

Autism Sensitivity Training for First Responders

Learn what autism is, recognize the signs/characteristics, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Also learn how to perform EMS exams on autistic patients, and utilize unique strategies for search and rescue operations.

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

 Objectives:

1. Describe what autism spectrum disorder(ASD)  is & how it can present in autistic individuals
2. Identify strategies & practices that promote safe, positive & effective patient care when encountering patients with ASD.
3. Explain, typical behaviors seen in patients with ASD who are under stressful situations including wandering/bolting.
 
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: 
05/04/2023
Course expires: 
05/04/2023
Event starts: 
05/04/2023 - 19:00
Event ends: 
05/04/2023 - 21:00
Cost:
$0.00
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Kim Marklund, AAS, BA, MA

Gina Scarbrough, 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) and #CO 065 (SDG)

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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