Psychedelic First Aid

Explore a wide range of critical topics encompassing panic, vomiting, paranoia, psychosis, suicidality, mania, and other severe mental health episodes. While these occurrences may not be frequent, they are prevalent enough to demand serious attention. Our comprehensive curriculum delves into these challenges, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to address them effectively.

On the first aid front, the course provides targeted training on handling overdoses, falls, injuries, fainting, hypertension, heart issues, heart attacks, strokes, allergic reactions, seizures, and essential harm prevention strategies such as proper medicine dosing and hydration practices. Gain invaluable insights into assembling the right tools for your toolkit, including essential psychedelic antidotes.

Furthermore, our program emphasizes the ability to differentiate between typical, peculiar psychedelic experiences and genuine physical or mental health emergencies. Armed with this discernment, you can confidently navigate the sometimes perplexing landscape of psychedelic encounters.

Lecture Topics Include:

Psychological and physical crisis prevention
Psychological and physical crisis de-escalation
Symptom identification
Harm reduction techniques and practices
Self-harm and suicide prevention
Safety plans
CPR
Contraindications
Foundational first-aid
Primary and secondary patient assessments
Harm reduction resources

This course has no barriers to those who wish to attend. You do not have to be a previous PSS student to sign-up.

Course Details

On the first aid front, the course provides targeted training on handling overdoses, falls, injuries, fainting, hypertension, heart issues, heart attacks, strokes, allergic reactions, seizures, and essential harm prevention strategies such as proper medicine dosing and hydration practices. Gain invaluable insights into assembling the right tools for your toolkit, including essential psychedelic antidotes.

Furthermore, our program emphasizes the ability to differentiate between typical, peculiar psychedelic experiences and genuine physical or mental health emergencies. Armed with this discernment, you can confidently navigate the sometimes perplexing landscape of psychedelic encounters.

Key Topics Covered

Lecture Topics Include:

Psychological and physical crisis prevention
Psychological and physical crisis de-escalation
Symptom identification
Harm reduction techniques and practices
Self-harm and suicide prevention
Safety plans
CPR
Contraindications
Foundational first-aid
Primary and secondary patient assessments
Harm reduction resources

Who Can Participate

This course has no barriers to those who wish to attend. You do not have to be a previous PSS student to sign-up.

This Course is Offered Through a 3rd Party

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This Course is Offered Through a 3rd Party

Register here