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Continuing Education (CE) Courses - Violent Encounter Survival Training (V.E.S.T.) FF and EMS Ed., Level III - Hazelwood FD 1/5/26

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Brief Description
This class is available for contracted delivery from MUFRTI. Contracted Price: $4000.
Full Description
This 4-hour class is available for contracted delivery from MUFRTI. Contracted Price: $4000.

Level III offers an immersive, hands-on training experience where participants engage in simulated violent encounters, reinforcing their ability to control situations with the least amount of force necessary.

This advanced course immerses responders in eight realistic scenarios where instructors role-play aggressive subjects. Emphasizing the importance of verbal commands and patient-centered restraint techniques, participants will demonstrate their ability to safely resolve volatile situations while protecting both patient and responder.

After-action reviews will be conducted to reinforce best practices and identify areas for improvement. Upon successful completion, participants will receive certification of mastery, ensuring they meet the department’s training requirements for handling violent encounters in the field.

Class objectives:
1.  Review and Master De-Escalation Techniques
2.  Reinforce Scene Safety Protocols
3.  Develop Effective Plans of Care for Hostile Patients
4.  Understand and Address Common Psychiatric Emergencies
5.  Special Considerations for EMS and Mental Health
6.  Address Gender-Specific Safety Considerations in EMS
7.  Navigate Real-World Scenario-Based Emergencies With Real-World Challenges

Student prerequisites:
Must have completed the Violent Encounter Survival Training (V.E.S.T.) Firefighter and EMS Edition, Level I and the Violent Encounter Survival Training (V.E.S.T.) Firefighter and EMS Edition, Level II classes.
Training Dates
01/05/2026 - 01/05/2026
Training Times
08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Prerequisites
None Specified
Registration Dates
07/09/2025 - 01/05/2026
Available Seats
0
The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.
Hours
4h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
Hazelwood Fire Department
6800 Howdershell Road
Hazelwood, MO  63042 (St. Louis County)
Resources Required
Host agency provides the following:
The host agency will be required to provide adequate space to conduct a classroom portion of the class. This includes audiovisual equipment that will support a PowerPoint presentation, usually docking with an HDMI connection. The host agency will provide adequate space for the hands-on portion of the class. This includes at minimum a 25x25 space for a padded mat surface, generally in the engine bay. The host agency will provide an adequate number of stretchers for student participation (generally 1-2).

Student provides the following:
Students should wear appropriate station attire. Due to sanitary and safety concerns, students will be asked to remove footwear during the hands-on portion of class.

Vendor provides the following:
A Computer with HDMI capabilities and a padded mat surface.
Reporting Instructions
None Specified
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