The Human Elements of EMS Work
Each day, lives depend on the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Regardless of whether you are a street-savvy veteran or a newly-certified EMT, the impact of caring for sick, severely-injured or dying patients can significantly influence your emotional health. In this presentation, Dr. Feldman will discuss the human elements that are unique to the EMS profession. He will review characteristics of distress in EMS personnel, and suggest action steps for suicide prevention within the EMS ranks and intervention techniques for suicidal behavior involving EMS personnel.