Psychological Emergencies for EMTs: Recognition, Response, and Compassionate Care
Date/Time:	Wed 5/21/2025 at 7:00 PM
Location:	Saint Clare's Dover Hospital - Training Center
Class Price:	$0.00

This focused course is designed to prepare EMTs to recognize and respond to psychological emergencies with confidence, empathy, and professionalism. Mental health crises can be unpredictable and emotionally charged, requiring providers to balance safety, communication, and clinical care in dynamic situations.

Participants will explore the most common behavioral and psychological emergencies encountered in the field — including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, psychosis, and substance-induced behaviors — while learning de-escalation techniques, patient-centered communication, and scene safety strategies.

Key Topics Include:

• Recognizing signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
• Techniques for verbal de-escalation and non-threatening communication
• Safety considerations and when to involve law enforcement
• Managing suicidal patients and patients experiencing psychosis
• Documentation tips for psychological emergencies
• Legal and ethical considerations, including consent and transport
• Reducing stigma and supporting compassionate, trauma-informed care

This course is essential for EMTs who want to strengthen their ability to handle complex behavioral calls while maintaining safety and delivering respectful, effective care in the prehospital setting.