General Practitioners, Medical Officers, Nurses and Paramedics working in Emergency Care settings are invited to attend this workshop that will focus on the assessment and management of the agitated patinet in regional and rural settings. 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Assess and manage agitated patients by identifying underlying causes, using de-escalation techniques, and applying safe restraint methods when necessary.
• Apply legal powers appropriately to protect patients and staff and prepare mental health patients for transport.
• Apply knowledge and skills to manage agitated patients effectively in various clinical situations.

Presented by: 

• A/Prof Robert Dunn, Emergency Medicine Consultant
• David Tingey, Critical Care Retrieval Paramedic
• Neralie Wearn, Retrieval Nurse