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COPD and Respiratory Emergencies for EMS Personnel

COPD and Respiratory Emergencies for EMS Personnel

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Course

Learn essential skills for EMS personnel in managing COPD and respiratory emergencies. Master assessment, treatment, and critical interventions.

Nationally & state accredited

Course Features

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What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Define common terms relating to the respiratory system, respiratory function, and respiratory-related health conditions.

  2. Discuss the challenges that emergency medical personnel might face in assessing and treating a geriatric patient.

  3. Describe common causes of geriatric respiratory emergencies.

  4. Describe the pathophysiology of pneumonia, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

  5. Describe the appropriate treatment for geriatric patients with pneumonia, heart failure, and COPD.

Course description

As an emergency medical professional, you will be called upon to respond to patients experiencing respiratory distress, and many of these calls will involve geriatric patients. The fact that older patients typically have multiple acute and chronic health conditions that can contribute to or exacerbate respiratory symptoms can make it more difficult to identify the underlying problem and provide the appropriate treatment. This course looks at the most common causes of acute respiratory distress in older patients as well as the steps that you should take to manage various types of geriatric respiratory emergencies.

Course content

  • Glossary

  • Introduction

  • An Overview of the Pulmonary System and Normal Lung Function

  • How Aging Affects the Respiratory System

  • Special Needs of Geriatric Patients

  • Common Causes of Geriatric Respiratory Emergencies

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

  • Congestive Heart Failure

  • Pneumonia

  • The Assessment Process

  • Initial Interventions

  • Determining Course of Treatment

    • The Role of Capnography and CPAP

  • Conclusion

  • References

  • Post-test

Course details

CE Broker ID20-803842
Activity TypeKnowledge-based

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Instructor

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John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP

John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.

Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Emergency Medical ResponderParamedicAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medical Technician

Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for EMS professionals.

  • Florida Emergency Medical Services

  • Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services

  • Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board

Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "COPD and Respiratory Emergencies for EMS Personnel", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Emergency Medical Services. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Emergency Medical Responder, Paramedic, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.

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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection

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