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Strength and Resiliency: A Tactical Approach to WellnessPOST Course Summary/Learning Objectives September - November 2019
MCPA Training Center
POST Credits: 6 POST Course Number: 9041-0090 Instructor: Dr. Paul Nystrom Course Summary Dr. Nystrom to provide a three-part series of offerings in two hour increments providing an in depth discussion of physical wellness. The series will provide an overview of the concept of physical wellness including most common causes of death along with physical factors and challenges specifically related to law enforcement from causes such as lifestyle, stress, sleep patterns, shift work, diet and exercise. Dr. Nystrom will provide resources, suggestions and recommendations to our members on how to live an overall healthy lifestyle, increase health and longevity, cope with the unique set of challenges to law enforcement and provide for recommendations on healthy diet and forms of exercise. Learning Objectives Session #1: September 10 Learn about insulin resistance/metabolic disease and why it is so dangerous to your cardiovascular health Discover why being lean does not always equal being healthy Examine healthier alternatives than the food pyramid like LCHF, Paleo, ketogenic, time-restricted eating/intermittent fasting Implement practical steps to better nutrition that you can start immediately Session #2: October 8 Q&A time for session #1: 10 min Exercise: 45 mins Define high intensity interval training (HIIT) and understand why it is superior to conventional exercise Learn about CrossFit, an efficient and effective exercise program, and its foundational health philosophy Sleep: 45 mins Recognize why we need to prioritize sleep Discover what happens when we sleep Learn why naps are actually good for you Highlight simple ways to get better sleep including managing caffeine usage and proper sleep hygien Community: 20 mins Discuss why having non-LE friends/community matters Understand how having community contributes to long-term health Session #3: November 12th Q&A time for session #2: 10 min Mental Health: 20 min Discuss the things that are proven to help maintain mental wellbeing Learn about simple strategies that you can implement daily Heat illness: 15 min Examine the various types of heat illness Demonstrate ways to prevent heat illness Hydration: 15 min Learn about hyponatremia, the dangerous side effect of over hydration Understand why drinking more water is not the answer Self-Care: 30 min Determine the best questions to ask your primary care doctor at your yearly physical Describe the usual treatments for common conditions and when you need an ER visit Review TCCC concepts and tactical self-care/buddy aid Family Health: 20 min Examine what requires an ER visit for your kids Discuss things to ask your Pediatrician at your next visit Learn about common pediatric injuries and injury prevention Illustrate ways to model healthy behavior for your family Choose strategies to maintain a healthy and successful relationship with your life partner Final Q&A time: 10 mins Learning Method: PowerPoint presentation with interactive Q and A with attendees. Bio for Dr. Nystrom Dr. Nystrom is originally from MN, went to medical school at the University of Iowa and spent four years on active duty in the U.S. Navy. One year was spent doing a Transitional Internship in Portsmouth, VA. He then completed six months of Dive Medical Officer/Undersea Medical Officer training in Groton, CT and Panama City, FL. He was stationed in San Diego, CA with Naval Special Warfare Group ONE from 2007 to 2009. Dr. Nystrom finished his Emergency Medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in 2012. He then completed a 2-year EMS Fellowship, which included the police academy at Hennepin Technical College. He now works in the Emergency Department at HCMC, as an EMS medical director, and as a part-time officer for the Plymouth Police Department. He is especially interested in wellness for public safety personnel.
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