Psychological Trauma in the EMS Patient (PTEP)
TUE. & THU. February 9 & 11 (6 - 10 p.m.)
Community Wellness
731 Alexander Road, Suite 103
Princeton
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$90 per person. 8 CEUs approved.
This course gives EMS practitioners the resources they need to help alleviate patients' fear, stress and pain during a medical emergency. PTEP educates EMS practitioners about the warning signs that a patient is experiencing extreme psychological distress and strategies and techniques to alleviate that distress. PTEP is designed for EMS practitioners and other pre-hospital providers. The course is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT. Students who successfully complete the course receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card good for four years, and either hours of CAPCE credit.
Self-Defense for Women:
Personal Empowerment Safety Program
TUE. February 9, 16 & 23 (6 - 9 p.m.)
Plainsboro Recreation Center
641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro
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$25 per person.
Empower yourself with a new sense of awareness and confidence through RAD Women®, a national self-defense course for women. The FBI estimates that one of every three women in the United States will be assaulted in their lifetimes. Learn to be more aware of potential danger and how to protect yourself. RAD Women® is a multi-session, activity-based program that includes lectures, safety drills, muscle memory and physical defense techniques. This course is designed for every woman regardless of physical fitness and age. Dress in sneakers and comfortable clothing. *No prior experience necessary.
Mental Health First Aid for First Responders
THU. February 11 & 18 (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
South Brunswick Wellness Center
540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction
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An estimated one out of every five people will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Recognizing a mental health problem and knowing how to address it are invaluable skills. This training will help you identify and understand signs and symptoms of individuals who may be dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, trauma, psychosis, and deliberate self-injury. You will also learn how to respond in a mental health crisis, offer support to someone who appears to be in emotional distress, and, if necessary, guide the person to appropriate services.
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
SAT. & SUN. February 20 & 21 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Community Wellness
731 Alexander Road, Suite 103
Princeton
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$175 per person. 16 CEUs approved.
This course includes eight hours of classroom instruction, eight hours of hands-on skills training, and testing for ITLS Basic or Advanced certification. Innovative skills stations let you practice the abilities appropriate for your level of certification. ITLS Provider is appropriate for all levels of EMS personnel, from EMT-Bs and first responders to advanced EMTs, paramedics, trauma nurses, and physicians.
Family & Friends CPR - Adult/Child/Infant
SAT. February 27 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Community Wellness at
731 Alexander Road, Suite 103, Princeton
$25 per person.
Family & Friends CPR programs teach participants how to perform CPR and how to help someone who is choking. These courses are designed for family members, friends, and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. *An infant is defined as a child 1 year of age or younger.
