STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Explain activation of Emergency Response

 II.     Describe how the EMS Systems function

         A.      Review related body systems

         B.      Describe the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

         C.      Assess and determine care in life-threatening situations

         D.      Demonstrate how to manage traumatic injuries

         E.      Successfully demonstrate airway management for adults, children and infants

         F.      Recognize need to adapt CPR in difficult locations and situations.

         G.      Successfully demonstrate the use of breathing devices and AEDs

         H.      Successfully complete the BLS exam at a score greater than 84%

 III.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The professional rescuer

         A.      EMS system

         B.      Legal considerations

         C.      Prevention of disease transmission

 II.     Knowledge of related body systems

         A.      Heart/lung physiology

         B.      Musculoskeletal

 III.    Life-threatening emergencies/traumatic injuries

         A.      Assessment of emergency situations

         B.      Breathing emergencies

         C.      Breathing devices and AEDs

         D.      Cardiac emergencies

         E.      Special resuscitation situations

 IV.     Certification