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. Identify the origin of the …
Read More »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 physical examination as defined in …
Read More »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 to be used, course schedule, …
Read More »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 sprain or a strain on …
Read More »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 using a mannequin. Describe and …
Read More »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 for pre-hospital treatment of abdominal …
Read More »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 pre-hospital treatment of shock. …
Read More »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 an oropharyngeal airway, a CPR …
Read More »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 five components of the personal …
Read More »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 its physical features all in …
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