COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a two-hour training currently approved for two CE/Contact Hours from the KY Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) and KY Fire Commission State Fire Rescue Training.
• Explain what autism is - including characteristics and spectrum of how these characteristics are expressed among individuals with autism
• Understand how to respond to and interact with individuals with autism – including communication strategies
• Identify de-escalation strategies that could be utilized with individuals with autism
• Review local, state-wide, and national resources related to autism
PARTICIPANT CRITERIA: This course is open to all Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Fire Service personnel.
SPONSORSHIP:
This Course is sponsored by the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management and Campbell County LandSAR. Delivered by the Kentucky Autism Training Center.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Course enrollment maximum is 45 participants.
2) There are no course fees.
3) Pre-registration is required by October 30th, 2022.
4) Register online at: https://tinyurl.com/2p9cea54
If you have questions contact:
William R. Turner, Director
Email wturner@campbellcountyky.gov