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March 16, 2010 ● 7:00-10:00pm CDT
Pre-Hospital Care of the Burn-Injured Patient
Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify safety requirements at the scene for First Responders.
  2. Initiate appropriate assessments in the field for a patient with burn injuries.
  3. Recognize when life-threatening conditions exist and what to do for them.
Documents:
  • Brochure
  • Roster
  • Evaluation Form
  • Handout

    • February 16, 2010 ● 7:00-10:00pm CDT - NOTE TIME IS 3 HOURS
    What Do I Need To Know About H1N1 and Influenza Pandemics
    Objectives:
    At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

    1. Define "the flu"
    2. Explain how influenze spreads
    3. Discuss epidemics versus pandemics
    4. Describe emerging knowledge about the novel H1N1 virus
    5. Share strategies to deal with influenza
    Documents:

    December, 2009 ● 7:00-9:00pm CDT
    Due to the holidays, there will NOT be an EMS Trends class offered during the month of December. Enjoy your holidays!

    November 17, 2009 ● 7:00-9:00pm CDT
    Respiratory Emergencies
    Objectives:
    At the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

    1. Describe and discuss the anatomy and physiology in relation to adequate and inadequate pulmonary function.
    2. Discuss and differentiate the pathology fundamental to pulmonary emergencies.
    3. Discuss pre-hospital assessment and treatment modalities in pulmonary emergencies.
    Documents: