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UQU Programs
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Mental health emergencies

EMS4117
3 hours English

Mental health emergencies

Mental Health Emergencies
1 Introduction to mental health in EMS practice
2 Physical health and mental health
3 Mental health across lifespan: mental health of children and young patients
4 Medical definition and characteristics of personality and changes in personality
5 Medical care for person with changes in mood ‘affective behaviour’
6 History taking from patients with mental health emergencies
7 Communication and controlling approaches for mentally ill patients
8 Understanding personality, emotions, and emergency psychological stresses
9 Caring for patients with anxiety and mood changes
10 Pre-hospital management of Patients with self-harm (suicidal ideation and attempts)
11 Managing challenging behaviours and addressing violence-1
12 Managing challenging behaviours and addressing violence-2
13 Pre-hospital psychological interventions
14 Psychopharmacology: Medications in pre-hospital mental health care
15 Legal and ethical issues in pre-hospital mental healthcare
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Explain the pathophysiology, social, and clinical aspects of common acute and chronic mental health conditions, highlighting their implications for pre-hospital emergency care.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group Discussion Case study
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1.2 Mapped to: K2 K3

Identify the ethical, legal, and communication principles necessary for managing mental health emergencies in pre-hospital settings, ensuring appropriate patient interactions and adherence to EMS protocols.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group Discussion Case study
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1.3 Mapped to: K4

Outline evidence-based practices for the assessment and management of mental health conditions in pre-hospital care, integrating research principles to enhance paramedic decision-making and patient outcomes.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Group Discussion Case study
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2.1 Mapped to: S1 S2

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with mental health conditions, applying advanced clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills to determine appropriate management in pre-hospital settings.

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2.2 Mapped to: S3

Integrate emergency medical equipment and techniques when required for the safe handling and management of patients experiencing mental health crises, ensuring patient and provider safety.

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2.3 Mapped to: S5

Demonstrate effective and empathetic communication with patients in mental health emergencies, ensuring ethical interactions, accurate documentation, and continuity of care within professional standards.

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3.1 Mapped to: V1

Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, respecting diverse perspectives to optimize patient outcomes in pe-hospital mental emergency settings.

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3.2 Mapped to: V2

Commit to continuous learning and self-improvement to stay current with advancements in assessing patients with mental health emergencies.

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3.3 Mapped to: V3

Display ethical responsibility in applying clinical assessment and management of patients with mental health emergencies, ensuring safety and well-being.

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Assessment
Weight
Activity-1 (Case study)
10%
Midterm exam
30%
Assignment
10%
Activity-2 (Case study)
10%
Final written exam
40%
Total
100%