Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Assault Patients

Course overview

This course focuses on preparing EMS workers to effectively respond to incidents of drug-facilitated sexual assault, which can pose numerous challenges for responders. The course covers the incidence, effects, and characteristics of these types of emergencies, as well as patient management procedures and treatment interventions. Through this course, EMS workers will gain cultural competence for victims of sexual assault, and learn how to approach these types of calls with empathy and respect.