Allergic reactions, including their more severe form, anaphylaxis, represent an exaggerated or hypersensitive response following exposure to any of a number of triggers or allergens, like food, medications, or pollen. Allergic and anaphylactic reactions are typically but not always mediated by the immune system and are most notable for the fact that many other people would not experience any such reaction when exposed to the same triggers. Anaphylaxis represents the more severe and potentially life-threatening form of an allergic reaction. Your ability to recognize and treat allergic reactions can mean the difference between life and death for some patients. In this course, we'll discuss how the immune system may trigger allergic reactions, anaphylaxis recognition and treatment, as well as epinephrine administration.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Allergic reactions, including their more severe form, anaphylaxis, represent an exaggerated or hypersensitive response following exposure to any of a number of triggers or allergens, like food, medications, or pollen. Allergic and anaphylactic reactions are typically but not always mediated by the immune system and are most notable for the fact that many other people would not experience any such reaction when exposed to the same triggers. Anaphylaxis represents the more severe and potentially life-threatening form of an allergic reaction. Your ability to recognize and treat allergic reactions can mean the difference between life and death for some patients. In this course, we'll discuss how the immune system may trigger allergic reactions, anaphylaxis recognition and treatment, as well as epinephrine administration.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Individuals with autism are seven times more likely to interact with first responders than the average citizen. To ...
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 150
As a first responder, you may encounter varying types of bloodborne and airborne pathogens. It is necessary to be prepared for these circumstances so that you are better equipped to protect yourself and others and help to stop the spread of potentially dangerous pathogens. This course will discuss bloodborne and airborne pathogens, including the use of personal protective equipment and controlling exposure.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Regular medical and recreational use of cannabis is on the rise among all age groups. In most cases, this is ...
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Overdoses are not an unusual reason for EMS calls. While the vast majority will do well with supportive care, ...
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Simulation training is one of the most effective tools to teach learners new skills. It uses kinesthetic training ...
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Athletic trainers are medical professionals who work directly with athletes to prevent injuries from happening but also to care for those injuries when they do occur. Working hand in hand with EMS providers is important to ensure a smooth treatment and transition of patients both on and off the field. In this course, we will review how EMS providers and athletic trainers can work together to achieve this and create a better working relationship for all involved.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The endocrine system plays a key role in managing fluid balance, hormones, electrolytes, and chemicals to maintain homeostasis in the body. Parts of this system may fail for various reasons, warranting EMS intervention. In this course, we’ll review the endocrine system and its structures. Then, we’ll examine the causes, symptoms, and treatment for diabetic emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis, thyroid disorders, including thyroid storm and myxedema, adrenal gland disorders (like Cushing's disease and Addison's disease), and finally parathyroid gland emergencies, including hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 90
The endocrine system plays a key role in managing fluid balance, hormones, electrolytes, and chemicals to maintain homeostasis in the body. Parts of this system may fail for various reasons, warranting EMS intervention. In this course, we’ll review the endocrine system and its structures. Then, we’ll examine the causes, symptoms, and treatment for diabetic emergencies like diabetic ketoacidosis, thyroid disorders, including thyroid storm and myxedema, adrenal gland disorders (like Cushing's disease and Addison's disease), and finally parathyroid gland emergencies, including hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 90
Anaphylaxis, diabetic emergencies, and opioid overdoses present potential life-threatening emergencies for patients. When these types of calls come, there is often little time to act. EMS providers, whether ALS or BLS, must be prepared to intervene to save the lives of their patients. In this course, we’ll explore the use of naloxone, epinephrine auto-injectors, and glucometers for BLS providers in EMS.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
