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The Incident Definition – Types – Scene Size up – Reporting

The Incident Definition: An event caused by a natural phenomenon or human activity that requires the intervention of emergency service personnel to prevent or mitigate loss of life and damage to property and the environment. Call for Assistance Information to obtain: Address/location of the incident. …

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Patient Initial Assessment – Vital Signs – Skin Temperature – Blood Pressure

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: List the five general procedures medical first responders should complete when arriving at the scene. List the six phases of the patient assessment plan. List the six steps of the initial assessment. Demonstrate a complete …

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Medical Basic Training Course Introduction

Medical Basic Training Course Introduction OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson, you will become familiar with: Other participants and the respective organizations they represent, the course coordinator, the instructors and the support staff. The following aspects of the course: Purpose, objectives, evaluation and methodology, materials …

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Musculoskeletal Injuries – Splinting Fractures – Dislocations – Sprains

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: Define an open fracture and closed fracture, and list four signs and symptoms. Define a dislocation, a sprain, and a strain and list four signs and symptoms. Give two reasons for immobilizing a fracture, a …

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Basic life support (BLS) – (CPR) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – FBAO

Upon completion of Basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS & CPR) you will learn these major questions: Demonstrate rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants using a mannequin, with and without foreign body airway obstruction. Describe and demonstrate CPR in adults, children, and infants …

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Soft Tissue Injuries – Wounds – Dressings and Bandages

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: List two steps to treat a closed wound. List six steps to treat an open wound. List the steps for pre-hospital treatment for the eye, ear, nose and mouth Soft Tissue Injuries. List the steps …

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Hemorrhage and Shock – Sign & Symptoms – Treatment

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: What is a hemorrhagic shock List three methods of controlling external hemorrhage. List the three steps for pre-hospital treatment for internal hemorrhage. List ten Signs and symptoms of shock. List the five steps for …

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Oxygen Therapy – Indications – O2 Usage – Delivery – Nasal Cannula – CPR mask

You will learn about these major topics: Name five situations in which the application of oxygen is indicated. List four key pieces of equipment in an oxygen delivery Describe the hazards associated with the delivery of oxygen and list the precautions while delivering oxygen. Describe …

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Infectious Diseases – Signs and Symptoms – Precautions – Immunization

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: Define Infectious disease. Describe the two means of transmission of infectious diseases. List eight signs and symptoms of infectious disease. Define Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and list three categories of body substance isolation precautions. List …

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Anatomical References – Human body Systems – Organs

This chapter will discuss Anatomical Planes, Extremities, and Subdivisions, Positional Terms, Respiratory System, The Circulatory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Female Reproductive System, Male Reproductive System, Nervous System, Endocrine System, Musculoskeletal System, Major areas of the skeleton, Major Types Of Muscle and The Skin with …

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EMS & MFR

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: Describe the emergency medical services (EMS) system in the area you reside. List six duties and/or responsibilities of the medical first responder (MFR). Define negligence and give an example as it relates to EMS. …

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