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Course Description The the following course identifies the different types of shock and describes their associated pathophysiology. Case studies of shock emergencies will be utilized to illustrate key aspects of shock management (such as the basic pathophysiology involved). Each case will highlight key elements of the history and physical exam, as well as present an […]

Course Description This course discusses the assessment and treatment for pediatric patients in cardiac arrest.  

Course Description This course outlines the epidemiology, identification, assessment, and treatment of various trauma emergencies in pediatric patients.  

Course Description This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to identify and discuss the equipment and procedure for surgical airways. The following topics will be covered:• Indications and contraindications for surgical airways.• Surgical Cricothyrotomy.• Needle Cricothyrotomy.• Retrograde intubation.  

Course Description This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to identify, assess, manage and treat neurological emergencies with a focus on seizures. The following additional topics will be covered: • Identification, assessment, management, and treatment of neurological emergencies • Basic definitions, epidemiology and pathophysiology principles • Common causes of neurological emergencies • Scene safety and […]

Course Description This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to understand and rapidly manage sudden cardiac arrest.  

Course Description This course is designed to give the student general information regardingvarious toxicological emergencies, the assessment of, and subsequent treatment for patients.  

Course Description This material provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to identify, assess, and managerespiratory emergencies, focusing on ventilation.

Course Description This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to rapidly provide post-resuscitation care following cardiac arrest. The following additional topics will be covered: Identification, assessment, and management of patients before and after the Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC). Definitions, epidemiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology principles. Basic Cardiac Life Support recommendations (AHA guidelines). Common causes of […]

Course Description This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to identify, assess, and manage psychiatric and behavioral emergencies. The following topics will be covered: Identification, assessment, and management of psychiatric and behavioral emergencies. Basic definitions, epidemiology and pathophysiology principles. Common causes of behavioral alteration. Legal requirements and reporting. Scene safety and scene size-up Assessment for […]