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Acute Psychiatric Emergencies (APEx) focuses on the emergency care of patients presenting with acute psychiatric crisis. The course is designed to deliver the necessary knowledge and skills to trainees in both emergency medicine and psychiatry as well as to nursing and other allied health professionals that are involved in their care. It will allow a shared understanding of the problem and also foster a common language between professionals that expedites excellent care.
The 3-day APEx course comprises of a flexible 1-day on-line component (VLE) and a 2-day face-to-face course.
Candidates who have taken this course are Psychiatric Liaison Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners, Consultant Paramedics.
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** APEx Instructor selection There are two potential routes for becoming an APEx instructor: Route 1: Existing ALSG instructors with an appropriate clinical background may self-nominate to convert to becoming an APEx instructor. This process involves completion of the APEx e-modules. There is no requirement to attend the Facilitation course, but past instructors have found it extremely helpful for input into the more nuanced facilitation style required. Route 2: During the APEx provider courses, the faculty will review candidates using a structured matrix to assess their suitability for instructor training. Candidates who are recommended will need to complete the Facilitation course.(click image to expand)
We are delighted to advise that the CYP APEx course has now launched and have secured course dates in October and December at the Advanced Life Support Institute, in Manchester. Dates and booking link are below.
The aim of CYP APEx is to demonstrate how a structured approach can be used to equip any health professional encountering children and young people in acute distress (crisis) with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be competent, confident and compassionate in providing safe, effective, high-quality care until an appropriate onward care plan is in place.
The course is multiprofessional with an emphasis on team working across physical and mental health professionals and learning with, from and about each other. There are pre course learning materials in the form of a manual and case studies. The in person course is over two days, with some short lectures and workshops but mostly active learning through simulated scenarios using actors presenting in acute distress, facilitated by an experienced multiprofessional faculty.
2025 Dates:- 20-21 October 2025
- 23-24 October 2025
- 16-17 December 2025
Full details on the course package and how to set up as a centre, will be available soon.