Course Description

This course is designed to prepare the student to care for patientsÂ’ in common emergency situations. Emphasis will be placed on knowledge and proficiency in CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), application and use of an AED (automated external defibrillator), use of emergency oxygen and the management of musculoskeletal and spinal injuries, shock, heart attacks, strokes, and common medical emergencies.

  • Emergency Care Syllabus

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    ECsyllabus.html
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  • Emergency Care Course Calendar

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    ECCalendar_Fall06.doc
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  • Lectures

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    The_First_Responder_sum05.ppt
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    Well-Being of the First Responder sum06NP.ppt
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    Legal_sum06NP.ppt
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    Respiratory_Emergencies_fall06Pic.ppt
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    Breathing_Devices_sum06NP.ppt
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    Cardiac_Emergencies_sum05.ppt
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    AED's_fall06NP.ppt
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    Lifting_sum06NP.ppt
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    Bleeding_and_Shock_sum05NP.ppt
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    SoftTissue_fall06NP.ppt
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    Muscuoskeletal_Injuries_sum05NP.ppt
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    Medical_Emergencies_sum05NP.ppt
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    Poisoning_sum05NP.ppt
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    Childbirth_sum05Pic.ppt
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    Special Populations_sum05NP.ppt
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    EMS_Operations_sum05print.ppt
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    Assessment_Fall06NP.ppt
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  • Skill Sheets and Grading Criteria

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    AED_skill_sheet_1rescuer_unwitnessed_6.12.06.doc
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    AED_skill_sheet_1rescuer_witnessed_6.12.06.doc
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    Oxygen_Skill_Sheet_10.25.2005.doc
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    Bandaging_Skill_Sheet_10.25.2005.doc
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    Splinting_Skill_Sheet_10.25.2005.doc
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    Student_AED_Grading_Criteria_1Rescuer_unwitnessed_6.12.06.doc
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    Student_AED_Grading_Criteria_1Rescuer_witnessed_6.12.06.doc
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    Student_Grading_Criteria_Oxygen_10.25.2005.doc
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    Student_Grading_Criteria_Bandaging_10.25.2005.doc
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    Student_Grading_Criteria_Splinting_10.25.2005.doc
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    ECFinalExamReview.doc
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    Bandaging_and_Splinting_Pictures.doc
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  • Related Links

    Name Description Status Source
    American Heart Association Required www.amhrt.org Edit American Heart Association Delete American Heart Association
    Texas Department of Health EMS Page Required www.dshs.state.tx.us Edit Texas Department of Health EMS Page Delete Texas Department of Health EMS Page
    American Red Cross Required www.redcross.org Edit American Red Cross Delete American Red Cross
    National Safety Council Required www.nsc.org Edit National Safety Council Delete National Safety Council
    American Safety and Health Institute Required www.ashainstitute.com Edit American Safety and Health Institute Delete American Safety and Health Institute
    Emergency Medicine Homepage Required www.emedicine.com Edit Emergency Medicine Homepage Delete Emergency Medicine Homepage
    EMS on-line education Required www.eminet.com Edit EMS on-line education Delete EMS on-line education
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  • Ungrouped

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    CondensedOutline.doc
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