PTSI - Dr. Tillman and Ben's Story Pt. 1
Tracking # 20-1352206
Course overview
Objectives Define PTSI and why it may be a more appropriate diagnosis in EMS providers than PTDS Describe the role of EMDR in the treatment of PTSD and PTSI Identify factors that may impede someone from seeking professional help in the case of PTSD or PTSI Content Summary Steve Dan and Holly introduce Dr Brenda Tillman and Ben Wescott in their seventh podcast. Dr Tillman discusses her experience as a clinician and Ben introduces himself. Dr Tillman details the difference between PTSD and PTSI and why those differences are important when diagnosing first responders. Counseling programs for first responders are overviewed as well as the training process for counselors counseling first responders. Dr Tillman reviews the process of EMDR and why it is effective for improving symptoms of PTSI and PTSD. The physiological effects of PTSD and PTSI are detailed. Steve talks about his experience with EMDR. Coping mechanisms in first responders are debated. Dr Tillman talks about the importance of normalizing the symptoms of PTSI in first responders and why peer support group and counseling is so essential. Learning Points Dr Tillman specializes in individuals with high stress jobs including military and first responders Ben Wescott is a 16 year career paramedic firefighter Post traumatic stress injury is not yet defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 DSM5 PTSD is typically diagnosed when signs and symptoms of PTSI continue for 30 or more days PTSI is not covered by insurance because it is not yet defined in the DSM5 Cognitive behavioral therapy exposure therapy cognitive processing therapy and EMDR are all methods proven to help individuals process traumatic events EMDR allows the mind to process traumatic events and store them correctly in the brain Cumulative stress can cause PTSI not just a singular traumatic event Know the resources available to you at your agency Having a trustworthy person to talk about difficult calls and distressing behaviors is important in reducing PTSI and the risk of suicide
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.