Course Learning Objectives:


Airway

  • Review the anatomy of the airway and the physiology of ventilation

  • Discuss the use of capnography to assess a patient’s ventilatory status

  • Recognize methods to provide oxygenation to a patient


Cardiology

  • Comprehend cardiac arrest management for the adult and pediatric patient.

  • Differentiate cardiac conditions associated with assessment findings in a patient

  • Identify signs and symptoms of abnormal neurologic function


Trauma

  • Identify methods to effectively triage patients in the prehospital setting

  • Explain hemorrhage control management

  • Discuss the management of CNS injuries


Medical

  • Comprehend the assessment of patients with a medical condition

  • Review anatomy and physiology changes of the obstetric patient

  • Identify patients with special healthcare needs

  • Discuss the management of patients with infectious disease

  • Describe safe and effective methods of medication delivery

  • Identify signs and symptoms of patients with a psychiatric condition

  • Describe assessment findings of patients exposed to toxidromes

  • Recognize methods used to treat endocrine disorders


Operations

  • Describe how crew resource management enhances patient and provider safety

  • Identify the risks associated with emergency vehicle operations

  • Recognize methods for safe and effective patient transport

  • Identify methods for implementing a culture of safety

  • Describe the importance of research and evidence-based guidelines in the prehospital setting.