Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AT POINT OF INJURY

Soter International’s PTEP course provides EMS and first responders with the skills to identify and mitigate psychological traumatic stress at the point of injury. Move beyond basic care and master the eSCAPe principle to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed patient support.

Treating the Invisible Wounds

Point of Injury Mental Health

Psychological trauma can be as debilitating as physical injury. This 8-hour accredited course bridges the gap, teaching responders how to provide mental health first aid in real-time during emergency medical situations.

The eSCAPe Principle

Master a standardised approach to patient care that reduces long-term psychological traumatic stress. Understand the physiological stress response and apply evidence-based techniques to calm and stabilise patients in high-stress environments.

High-Fidelity Simulations

We don't just lecture; we train. Using scenario-based interactive sessions and patient simulations, we prepare your team to recognise and manage psychological trauma under the pressure of realistic emergency settings.

Course Details

8 hour classroom delivery featuring scenario based interactive sessions and lectures including:

 →  The invisible wounds of psychological trauma

→ Reducing psychological traumatic stress

→Understanding the physiological stress response

→Applying the eSCAPe principle to patient care

→Patient simulations

→Recognising psychological trauma within emergency medical situations

From $250*

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Why These Courses Matter

Interoperability: Standardising the medical response across Police, Fire, and Ambulance ensures a seamless transition of care during multi-agency incidents.

Evidence-Based: All curriculum is based on the latest trauma data and is underwritten by our Australian physician-led governance.

Realistic Stress-Inoculation: We move beyond the classroom, using high-fidelity simulations to ensure these skills are "muscle memory" when the pressure is on.