EMET Agitated Patient - Streaky Bay

General Practitioners, Medical officers, Nurses and Paramedics working in Emergency Care settings are invited to attend this interactive workshop delivered through small and large group sessions.

This workshop will focus on agitated patient scenarios and examine acute assessment and management in regional and rural settings.

Learning outcomes:

• Assess and manage agitated patients by identifying underlying causes, using de-escalation techniques, and applying safe restraint methods when necessary

• Apply legal powers appropriately to protect patients and staff and prepare mental health patients for transport

• Apply knowledge and skills to manage agitated patients effectively in various clinical situations
  

Presented by:

• Dr David Teubner, Emergency Medicine Consultant

• Wade Emmerton, Retrieval Nurse

• Ben Collins, Flight Nurse
  

Accreditation: Participants will receive a statement of attendance for 5 hours CPD.

The workshop is FREE to attend, and catering will be provided.

SAPMEA has received Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Funding and the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) support for participation in the Emergency Medicine Education and Training activity under the 'Specialist Training Program'.