Course Code: REL-ACU-0-RMNSBAEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between the clinical presentation of non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviors, suicidal behaviors, and other injuries, and understand the psychological reasons behind self-harm.
Identify physical indicators and behavioral and verbal cues of patients with non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviors.
Recall strategies for the assessment and management of NSSI patients.
Outline:
Section 1: What Is Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?
A Cry for Help
Who Self-Injures?
Co-Occurring Diagnoses
Functions of NSSI
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Assessment and Management of Injuries
Physical Assessment
Basic First Aid and Care for Self-Injury
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Behavioral Assessment and Communication
The Patient Interview
Communication and Crisis Intervention
Behavioral Observations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Referral and Reporting
Referral Resources
Documentation
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Smith, BA, FP-C, NREMT-P
Tara Smith, BA, FP-C, NREMT-P is a flight paramedic in Seattle, WA. She worked as a firefighter/medic until 2011 when she began her career as a flight paramedic. Tara has been an educator for the past decade, focusing on critical care and American Heart Association disciplines. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.