EPR Disability Spinal Trauma (ALS)
Tracking # 20-962202
Course overview
This interactive lecture discusses traumatic spine injury, which is potentially life threatening. Its severity depends on where the spinal column is injured and whether damage includes nearby structures, such as the spinal cord. TSI most often results from high-energy force but may occur with a lower-energy mechanism of injury in vulnerable populations such as older adults. Causes of TSI include multivehicle collisions, falls, penetrating injuries, and sports injuries.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Practitioners who successfully complete the Disability: Spinal Trauma (PHTLS 9e ALS Edition) course are eligible for 1.0 hours of continuing education through CAPCE.