PARA 0101 - Escaping Violent Encounters

Fall & Spring 1 Credit Hour
Escaping Violent Encounters for EMS/Fire gives the EMS provider the options needed to recognize a developing threat of assault, deflect it if possible, escape if practical, and defend if necessary. This non-violent system of prevention and avoidance takes a realistic approach to dealing with assaults on EMS and Fire personnel. The course gives EMS and Fire personnel an effective and reasonable plan on how to avoid an attack, and also how to defend themselves once attacked.