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Emergency Medications for EMS Personnel
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Learn about common pre-hospital medications, their delivery routes, benefits, drawbacks, and precautions. Essential for EMS professionals.
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Emergency Medications for EMS Personnel
2.0 Credits / CME HoursText
Learn about common pre-hospital medications, their delivery routes, benefits, drawbacks, and precautions. Essential for EMS professionals.
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
List the “Six Rights” of safe medication administration.
Identify strategies that EMS personnel can use to ensure accurate medication delivery in the pre-hospital setting.
Describe the various routes of medication delivery.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the various routes of medication delivery in the pre-hospital setting.
Identify common emergency medications and how they may be used by EMS personnel in the field.
Course description
This course will review common medications used in the pre-hospital setting, the various routes by which medications are delivered, the benefits and drawbacks of various medication delivery routes, and the precautions and considerations associated with each route.
Course content
Introduction
Medication Delivery Routes
Oral
Sublingual and Buccal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Intraosseous
Inhalation/Nebulization
Intranasal
Transdermal
Overview of Drugs Carried by EMS Personnel
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Activated Charcoal
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Albuterol (Proventil)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Aspirin (Salicylate)
Atropine Sulfate
Calcium Chloride
Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10%
Diazepam (Valium)
Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Dopamine (Intropin)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
Epinephrine, Racemic (Micronefrin)
Etomidate (Amidate)
Fentanyl (Sublimaze)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Glucagon
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Hydroxocobalamin
Ibuprofen
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Magnesium Sulfate
Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Midazolam (Versed)
Morphine Sulfate
Naloxone (Narcan)
Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Stat)
Nitro-Paste (Nitro-Bid Ointment)
Nitrous Oxide (Nitronox)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Ondansetron (Zofran)
Oral Glucose
Oxygen
Oxytocin (Pitocin)
Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Procainamide
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Sodium Bicarbonate
Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Thiamine (Betaxin)
Tranexamic Acid (TXA)
Conclusion
Course details
CE Broker ID20-789292
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
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
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for EMS professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Emergency Medications for EMS Personnel ", provides 2 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, 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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Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
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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