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Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 8:00-16:00
Price: $15 per student
Description:
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Firefighters and EMS personnel are constantly exposed to traumatic events and life-threatening situations that can take a toll on mental health. Strengthen your community and get your firefighters and EMS personnel certified in Mental Health First Aid for Fire/EMS, a trusted evidence-based and early intervention training program.
WHAT IT COVERS
• The relevance of mental health to the Fire/EMS community.
• Risk factors and protective factors specific to the Fire/EMS community.
• How to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed
specifically for Fire/EMS professionals.
• National, regional and community mental health resources for Fire/EMS
professionals and their families.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Firefighters
• EMS Personnel
• Members of the Fire/EMS community.
• Family members of the Fire/EMS community.
Course is brought to you by representatives and clinicians from Porter-Starke Services.
Lunch is provided.
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