ET013 Behavioral Emergencies
Emergency Medical Technician
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21m
Presents behavioral and psychiatric emergencies and their common causes. Describes safety factors and demonstrates how to assess and provide emergency care for suicidal, aggressive and violent patients. Presents alcohol and other substance abuse emergencies, including signs and symptoms and factors for identifying high-priority patients. Demonstrates emergency care for alcohol and substance abuse patients, including how to calm alcohol or drug-affected patients.
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