New Courses - July 2008:
BLS Approved Courses:
B279 Special K – (1 CE Hour)
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Discuss the history, common names, and pharmacology of ketamine ingestion.
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to ketamine abuse.
- Develop a treatment plan for patients suffering from the effects of ketamine ingestion.
B282 Suicide – Deliberate Death – (1 CE Hour)
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Define suicide
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Describe at risk populations
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Overview warning signs
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Review assessment and treatment principles
- Describe preventative measures for emergency response personnel
B284 Musculoskeletal Injuries Part 1 – (1 CE Hour)
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Review anatomy and physiology of muscles, bones, and joints
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Describe types and causes of bone and joint injuries
- Review specific musculoskeletal injuries
B285 Musculoskeletal Injuries Part 1 – (1 CE Hour)
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Describe musculoskeletal injury assessment and treatment principles
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Explain general splinting techniques
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Define special considerations when splinting
- Review pain management and reassessment principles
New Courses - June 2008:
ALS Approved Courses:
A279 Special K – (1 CE Hour) **CCEMPT APPROVED**
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Discuss the history, common names, and pharmacology of ketamine ingestion.
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to ketamine abuse.
- Develop a treatment plan for patients suffering from the effects of ketamine ingestion.
A280 Snowmobile Trauma – (1 CE Hour)
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Review the statistics associated with snowmobile crashes
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Discuss the importance of EMT safety in snowmobile crash rescues
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Understand common mechanisms of injury in snowmobile traumas
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Learn assessment points specific to snowmobile injuries
- Review management techniques for snowmobile trauma
A282 Suicide – Deliberate Death – (1 CE Hour)
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Define suicide
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Describe at risk populations
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Overview warning signs
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Review assessment and treatment principles
- Describe preventative measures for emergency response personnel
BLS Approved Courses:
B275 Traumatic Brain Injury – (1 CE Hour)
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Explore brain anatomy and TBI pathophysiology
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Determine presence or absence of TBI
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Assess the likelihood of developing Elevated ICP
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Recognize Elevated ICP in early
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Describe TBI treatment
- Describe treatment of a patient with Elevated ICP
B280 Snowmobile Trauma – (1 CE Hour)
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Review the statistics associated with snowmobile crashes
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Discuss the importance of EMT safety in snowmobile crash rescues
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Understand common mechanisms of injury in snowmobile traumas
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Learn assessment points specific to snowmobile injuries
- Review management techniques for snowmobile trauma
New Courses - May 2008:
ALS Approved Courses:
A281 Pharmacology and Drug Administration – (1 CE Hour)
**CCEMPT APPROVED**
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Review basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
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Explore essentials of drug administration
- Discuss the indications and use of specific medications
BLS Approved Courses:
B281 Pharmacology and Drug Administration – (1 CE Hour)
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Review basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
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Explore essentials of drug administration
- Discuss the indications and use of specific medications
B333 Ergonomics (1 CE Hour)
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Describe injuries that may result from poor ergonomics
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Define potential ergonomic hazards
- Discuss methods of prevention
New Courses - April 2008:
ALS Approved Courses:
A275 Traumatic Brain Injury – (1 CE Hour) – CCEMPT Approved
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Explore brain anatomy and TBI pathophysiology.
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Determine the presence or absence of a TBI. -
Assess the likelihood of developing Elevated ICP. -
Recognize Elevated ICP in its early stages.
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Describe treatment of a patient with a TBI.
- Describe the treatment of a patient with Elevated ICP.
A276 Cyanide Poisoning – (1 CE Hour)
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Overview the chemical cyanide and its various uses
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Review how cyanide enters the body and the body systems affected
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Identify specific signs and symptoms of cyanide exposure or poisoning
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Discuss assessment and treatment strategies that are available to pre-hospital providers
A277 Ecstasy Abuse Management – (1 CE Hour) – CCEMPT Approved
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Discuss the history, common names, and pharmacology of ecstasy ingestion
- Recognize the signs and symptoms related to ecstasy abuse
- Develop a treatment plan for patients suffering from the effects of an ecstasy ingestion
BLS Approved Courses:
B276 Cyanide Poisoning – (1 CE Hour)
- Overview the chemical cyanide and its various uses
- Review how cyanide enters the body and the body systems affected
- Identify specific signs and symptoms of cyanide exposure or poisoning
- Discuss assessment and treatment strategies that are available to pre-hospital providers
B277 Ecstasy Abuse Management – (1 CE Hour)
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Discuss the history, common names, and pharmacology of ecstasy ingestion
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Recognize the signs and symptoms related to ecstasy abuse
- Develop a treatment plan for patients suffering from the effects of an ecstasy ingestion
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