This training programme runs over five days and is followed, about six months later, by a further two days training. In addition Peer Supporters are expected to attend one day annual refresher training sessions. The Peer Supporter/Stress Awareness Trainer curriculum includes modules on Critical Incident Stress Management in the Irish Ambulance Service
• Stress in general, work stress.
• Practical techniques for stress management
• Critical incident stress
• Stress in ambulance and emergency services
• Introduction to the Stress Awareness Trainer’s Pack
• Presentation Skills
• The role of the Peer Supporter in the CISM System.
• Basic helping and support skills
• Trauma, Loss and Bereavement
• Post-incident interventions
• Continuing Care – fostering social support
• Monitoring Recovery
• Ethical Issues
• Secondary Traumatisation, Burnout & Support for Peer Supporter

CISM Workshop in NAS College
DNL Peer Support Team at the CISM workshop in the NAS College 4th July 2019

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