Clinical Practice

Emergency Care

Patient assessment, CPR, airway, shock, and field emergencies (EMT foundations).

7 lessons

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  1. Lesson 1 introductory The EMS System, Roles & Scene Safety An introduction to how the emergency medical services (EMS) system is organized, the levels of prehospital providers, and how responders keep themselves and others safe on scene. 3 cites
  2. Lesson 2 intermediate Patient Assessment: Primary and Secondary Survey A structured approach to sizing up a patient, finding and treating immediate threats to life, and then gathering a full history and detailed examination. 3 cites
  3. Lesson 3 introductory Measuring and Interpreting Vital Signs How to measure pulse, respirations, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation, skin signs, and pupils, and how to compare them against normal adult ranges. 3 cites
  4. Lesson 4 intermediate Airway Management and Breathing Support How to recognize and open a blocked airway, relieve choking, position an unresponsive breathing patient, and support inadequate breathing with rescue breaths and oxygen. 3 cites
  5. Lesson 5 introductory CPR and Basic Life Support The Chain of Survival, high-quality chest compressions, the 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio, safe use of an AED, and hands-only CPR, reflecting current resuscitation guidance. 3 cites
  6. Lesson 6 introductory Bleeding, Wounds and Shock How to control external bleeding with direct pressure and tourniquets, recognize the types and signs of shock, and position and protect a patient while help arrives. 3 cites
  7. Lesson 7 introductory Recognizing Common Medical Emergencies How to recognize heart attack, stroke (using FAST), seizures, diabetic emergencies, anaphylaxis, and respiratory distress, and when to call for emergency help. 3 cites