Drug and Intoxicant Awareness, Recognition, and De-Escalation & Mental Wellness for EMS Personnel

Drug and Intoxicant Awareness, Recognition, and De-Escalation

Mental Wellness for EMS Personnel

09:00 AM until 1:00 PM

Presented by: Dr. Benjamin Iobst

As a retired Allentown Police Sergeant who

specialized in crisis negotiation, mental health

intervention, and drug recognition, Dr. Benjamin

Iobst brings over two decades of experience in law

enforcement, military, and public administration,

combined with extensive academic achievements and

certifications in psychology, crisis management, and

criminal justice.

This program will

• Equip participants to identify common street

drugs, intoxicants, and their physical effects.

• Introduce de-escalation techniques for interacting with intoxicated

individuals.

• Emphasize the importance of preventative referrals to social services for

long-term solutions.

Also

• Provide strategies for developing resilience and maintaining mental health in

high-stress environments.

• Help participants recognize and address the signs of stress among peers.

• Highlight the importance of peer support and professional resources.

This course has been submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for

continuing education credit for all EMS providers and is pending approval.