Patient Assessment for EMT course teaches foundational skills to accurately evaluate a patient's condition and formulate a treatment plan, covering the five steps: scene size-up, primary assessment (general impression, responsiveness, airway, breathing, circulation), history taking and a secondary assessment (physical exam and vital signs) tailored for medical or trauma patients, and ongoing assessment to track changes. This module is a critical component of EMT training, enabling providers to identify life threats, prioritize interventions, and make informed decisions for patient care and transport.
This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills related to medication administration in a pre-hospital emergency setting.
After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the different types and causes of shock, the process of perfusion, the signs and symptoms associated with shock, application of the assessment process with the shock patient, and the general and specific emergency medical care provided to patients experiencing shock.
This airway management course teaches emergency personnel to manage breathing difficulties by reviewing the skills and devices like bag-valve masks (BVMs), oral and nasal airways, and supraglottic airways to ensure a patient's airway is clear and open for gas exchange and oxygenation. Students are encouraged to follow up with hands-on practice and simulation, focusing on patient assessment, proper use of adjuncts, and troubleshooting difficult airway scenarios to improve patient outcomes.
The Lifting and Moving for EMS Professionals course teaches emergency medical personnel proper techniques to move patients safely, preventing injuries to both the rescuer and the patient. Key aspects include learning safe lifting methods, appropriate use of patient-moving equipment like backboards and stretchers, and performing different types of moves (non-urgent, urgent, and emergency) based on the situation. The course also emphasizes body mechanics, teamwork, and maintaining good physical fitness to handle the strenuous demands of the job.