This course provides learners with an overview of the healthcare professional’s role during medical emergencies that occur in an office or clinic setting. Learners focus on recognizing emergencies, activating emergency medical services (EMS), and providing appropriate care and support prior to EMS arrival while following established protocols.
Module 1: Emergency Department Layout
Module 2: Vital Signs and Monitors
Module 3: Patient Assessment and Re-Assessment
Module 4: Nursing Documentation
Module 5: Procedure Set Ups
Module 6: Most Common Complaints
Module 7: Patient Rapport
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
Recognize common medical emergencies in an office or clinic setting
Describe the appropriate steps for activating EMS and emergency protocols
Demonstrate the professional role and responsibilities during a medical emergency
Apply basic emergency response procedures prior to EMS arrival
Maintain patient safety and effective communication during emergency situations
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.