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Management of the Intoxicated and Violent Patient

2008
November 7

2009
May 7 November 5

7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Facilities Support Services Building (FSSB), Room 2030
Course # 06056
Capacity: 45

The 2009 class dates will be held in the University Surgery Center, Room G344.

Course description

This course will help staff identify and manage the intoxicated patient from their presentation in the ED to discharge.

Topics covered include

  • Behavior management of the agitated intoxicated patient
  • Medical management of the intoxicated patient
  • Interpreting toxicology screens
  • Nursing assessment of the altered patient
  • Pharmacological interventions to assist in behavior control
  • Legal issues
  • How to recognize substance abuse
  • How to help and direct substance abusers post hospital visit

C.E. credit

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 6.7 contact hours.

Registration

Please select a class date above and complete the registration form. If using a credit card, submit the registration form and phone in your credit card number to (916) 734-9790. If paying by check, please print the registration form, attach your check made payable to UC Regents dated for the date of the class, and mail to: 

Center for Nursing Education
4900 Broadway, Suite 1630
Sacramento, CA 95820

Registrations are confirmed only if deposit or fee is provided with registration form.

UC Davis employees

$25 registration deposit. Registration deposit is returned upon completion of class. Cancellation must be requested five days prior to class date to receive deposit refund.

Community registrants

$67 registration fee. Refund must be requested five days prior to class date and will be subject to a $25 service charge.

Persons with disabilities

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Nursing Education at (916) 734-9790.

Parking

Parking is available in parking lots 14 and 17 on 2nd avenue. Park with a UC Davis parking permit, or purchase a daily permit for $4 in lot 14.

Coordinator

Gary Yamamoto
Analyst II