Theory Components
Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Overview of EMS systems
- Roles and responsibilities of an EMT
- Quality improvement and medical direction
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Well-being of the EMT
- Emotional aspects of emergency care
- Stress management techniques
- Scene safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
- Scope of practice and ethical responsibilities
- Consent and refusal of treatment
- Confidentiality and advance directives
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The Human Body
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Overview of body systems
- Medical terminology
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Patient Assessment
- Techniques for assessing patients
- Primary and secondary assessments
- Taking vital signs
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Airway Management
- Basic airway skills
- Use of airway adjuncts
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CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Adult, child, and infant CPR techniques
- BLS resuscitation skills
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Medical Emergencies
- Cardiovascular emergencies
- Respiratory emergencies
- Diabetic emergencies
- Allergic reactions
- Poisoning and overdose
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Behavioral Emergencies
- Management of disturbed patients
- Restraining techniques
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Anatomical changes during pregnancy
- Normal and abnormal deliveries
- Neonatal resuscitation
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Trauma
- Bleeding and shock management
- Soft tissue injuries and burn management
- Musculoskeletal injuries and splinting techniques
- Head and spine injuries
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Special Populations
- Pediatric emergencies
- Geriatric emergencies
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EMS Operations
- Rescue operations and gaining access to patients
- Hazardous materials incidents
- Triage in mass casualty situations
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Practical Components
Patient Assessment Skills
- Performing primary assessments
- Conducting secondary assessments
- Taking and recording vital signs
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Airway Management Skills
- Opening and maintaining airways
- Using airway adjuncts (oral and nasal airways)
- Suctioning techniques
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CPR and BLS Skills
- Performing CPR on adults, children, and infants
- Using automated external defibrillators (AED)
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Splinting and Bandaging
- Applying splints to fractures and dislocations
- Bandaging different types of wounds
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Oxygen Administration
- Using various oxygen delivery devices
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Bleeding Control Techniques
- Applying direct pressure
- Using tourniquets effectively
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Patient Immobilization Techniques
- Spinal immobilization methods
- Using backboards and cervical collars
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Emergency Childbirth Management
- Assisting with normal deliveries
- Performing neonatal resuscitation
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Team Dynamics Training
- Working effectively in teams
- Communication skills in emergency situations
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Clinical Rotations
- Observation in emergency rooms
- Ambulance ride-alongs for real-world experience
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