Avian Influenza
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
1. Discuss and detail the development of the H5N1 avian influenza virus and how it threatens to be a worldwide pandemic.
2. Discuss the phenomenon of antigenic drift and how it can facilitate rapid spread of the influenza virus.
3. Detail the signs and symptoms of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
4. Stratify high-risk and low-risk patients possibly exposed to the H5N1 avian influenza virus based on risks.
5. Detail the treatment and prevention of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
Bloodborne Pathogens (2009)
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
1. Educate the EMS professional about various bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.
2. Educate the EMS professional about the risks of contracting HIV and hepatitis through occupational exposure.
3. Educate the EMS professional about the epidemiologic data surrounding HIV infection.
Carbon Monoxide: Implications for the Fire Service
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
The goal of this lecture is to educate the first responder/EMT/paramedic about the detection and management of carbon monoxide and other respiratory gases, particularly as it relates to the fire service. After participating in this continuing education course, the health care provider may do the following:
1. Explain key clinical features of carbon monoxide poisoning.
2. Describe the various methods of protecting oneself from carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. Describe the importance of a thorough scene survey and scene safety when approaching all scenes.
Carbon Monoxide Overview
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
The goal of this lecture is to educate the first responder/EMT/paramedic about the detection and management of carbon monoxide and other respiratory gases. After participating in this continuing education course, the health care provider may do the following:
1. Explain key clinical features of carbon monoxide poisoning.
2. Describe the various methods of protecting oneself from carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. Identify some of the pitfalls when evaluating a patient with possible carbon monoxide exposure.
Firefighter Deaths
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
The goal of this lecture is to educate the first responder/EMT/paramedic about the various threats that increase the mortality of firefighters. After participating in this continuing education course, the fire-based EMS professional may do the following:
1. Explain key threats to the fire-based EMS professional.
2. Describe the various methods of protecting oneself from being killed in the line of duty.
3. Describe the importance of firefighter wellness.
HIV/AIDS (2009)
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
1. Educate the EMS professional about the stages of HIV infection and clinical symptoms.
2. Educate the EMS professional about the risk of contracting HIV through occupational exposure.
3. Educate the EMS professional about the epidemiologic data surrounding HIV infection.
Pain Management
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
1. Detail problems associated with the treatment of pain in the pre-hospital setting.
2. Discuss the physiology of the pain response.
3. Detail treatments that may help mitigate or alleviate pain.
4. Discuss objective measures used to assess a patient’s pain.
5. Detail common pre-hospital pain treatment options.
6. Describe common medical myths associated with pain management in the pre-hospital setting.
Respiratory Gas Monitoring
Credit Hours: 2 (First Responder, EMT, Paramedic)
Course Objectives:
The goal of this lecture is to educate the first responder/EMT/paramedic about the detection and management of various respiratory gases that pose risks to both patients and EMS professionals.
After participating in this continuing education course, the health care provider may do the following:
1. Explain key respiratory gases and their mode of poisoning.
2. Describe the various methods of protecting oneself from respiratory gas exposure.
3. Describe the importance of a thorough scene survey and scene safety when approaching all scenes that may have respiratory gas threats.