Overview:
Tailored for EMS, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, this course addresses the unique safety challenges that first responders face during calls involving violent, unpredictable, or emotionally disturbed individuals.

Course Content:
The training covers de-escalation strategies, personal space management, defensive posturing, and physical control techniques that prioritize responder safety and patient dignity. Students practice defending against grabs, strikes, and close-quarter aggression using tactics that minimize injury to both parties. Legal use-of-force considerations and documentation are also covered, ensuring responders act within their scope of duty.

Outcome:
Graduates of this course will be better equipped to handle combative individuals while ensuring crew and patient safety, helping prevent situations from escalating into violent confrontations.