April 23 Columbus VFD

Class List and Description

Caring for Ourselves

1.0 Other

Review scope of illnesses related to work in the EMS/Fire/Police/Medical groups
Explain causes and fixes for secondary traumatic stress
Discuss substance abuse in our groups and resources for help
Discuss the various stressors that we face in the EMS profession and the positive ways to manage our own at risk behaviors
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High Acuity Trauma

1.0 CPC

Review current pre-hospital resuscitation techniques including IV access.
Discuss hemorrhage and airway control in the ED.
Illustrate surgical and interventional options for managing complex injuries
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TRANSport: Emergency care for the transgender

1.5 CPC

Student will be able to identify physiological and socio-economical differences within their special populations and understand what risks are faced.
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Unsuspected Killers in Emergency Cardiology

1.0 CPC

Discuss the cases as to the specific presentation of the cardiac event and associated risks
Students will review case presentations of cardiac patients and how to better understand the seriousness of their conditions
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Prehospital Burn Management

1.0 CPC

Students will identify the characteristics of the various severity levels of thermal, electrical, chemical and radiological burns.
Students will understand body surface estimation utilizing the Rule of Nines for Adult and pediatric burn patients.
Understanding the precautions that must be taken and the basic treatment modalities associated with each type of burn.
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