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EMS - COPD and Respiratory Emergencies

Tracking # 20-711607

$17.00

4.8 (54 ratings)
CE Broker Reporting Reported automatically
Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define common terms relating to the respiratory system, respiratory function, and respiratory-related health conditions
  • Discuss the challenges that emergency medical personnel might face in assessing and treating a geriatric patient
  • Describe common causes of geriatric respiratory emergencies
  • Describe the pathophysiology of pneumonia, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Describe the appropriate treatment for geriatric patients with pneumonia, heart failure, and COPD

Course overview

This course looks at the most common causes of acute respiratory distress in older patients as well as the steps that you should take to manage various types of geriatric respiratory emergencies. It can be conveniently taken online, at your own pace, on your computer or mobile device, and will automatically report to CE Broker for credit.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Technician

3h EMT refresher training

Paramedic

3h PMD refresher training

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