Coronaviruses and COVID-19 for EMS
Tracking # 20-789302
$16.00
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define coronaviruses.
- Describe the types of coronaviruses that affect human populations.
- Describe the symptoms associated with human coronavirus infection.
- Identify common modes of human coronavirus transmission.
- Identify techniques for preventing human coronavirus transmission.
- Discuss the origins of the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak.
- Describe the common symptoms and complications of COVID-19.
- Describe the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for emergency medical service personnel assisting patients with confirmed or suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Describe steps for managing patient and family distress in the pre-hospital setting.
Course overview
This course is designed to help emergency medical professionals understand the scope of the threat posed by human coronaviruses, the management of infected patients, and steps that should be taken to limit the spread of coronavirus illnesses. 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
Paramedic
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