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| Super CE Class
Descriptions - November 1, 2008 |
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Special
Deliveries: Neonatal Resuscitation |
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8:00
AM - 9:45 AM |
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ALS CAT 1 (Area 91--2.0 CEUs)
BLS CAT 1 (Area 08--2.0 CEUs) |
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This
class will provide a comprehensive review of
neonatology for the pre-hospital provider. Subjects
to be covered include: what goes wrong and why with
the neonate, important assessment and treatment tips
ad tricks, and how to manage neonate when they are
sick.
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Instructor:
J. Robin Root,
RN, CFRN, EMT-I, PHI Northeast, AirCare 5 |
 On-line Registration
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How Long Was He
Under?: Drowning Emergencies |
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10:00
AM - 11:45 AM |
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ALS CAT 1 (Area 77--1.0 CEU, Area
88--1.0 CEU) BLS CAT 1 (Area 03--1.0 CEU, Area
05--1.0 CEU) |
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Target Audience:
ALS, BLS |
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Cases have been documented where victims have been
submerged in water for more than an hour and
survived neurologically intact. What should
your approach be to drowning victims? Cold
water? Fresh water? Salt water? Pond water?
What really matters? Join Dr. Brand as he
discusses the nuances of treating drowning victims,
with special attention to airway management
techniques. |
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Instructor: Asher Brand, M.D., Augusta Medical
Center, Regional Operational Medical Director |
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On-line Registration
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When Hearts Attack! |
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1:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
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ALS CAT 1 (Area 73--1.0 CEU, Area
88--1.0 CEU) |
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Target Audience: ALS |
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This
class will explore many types of cardiovascular
compromise including pathologies causing chronic
cardiac problems. Typical acute cardiac emergencies
will also be discussed. Emphasis is on non-traumatic
emergencies. |
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Instructor: Peter Gardella, BS, NREMT-P,
Harrisonburg Volunteer Rescue Squad |
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On-line Registration
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Gaining Traction on
Practical Skills |
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1:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
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BLS CAT 1 (Area 09--2.0 CEUs) |
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Target Audience:
BLS |
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Has it
been a while since you put on a traction splint?
How about a vest-style immobilization device?
Have you splinted a bent elbow lately? Some of
the practical skills we learn as EMTs are used less
frequently than others. Roll up your sleeves
and get ready to work as we review these essential
BLS skills.. |
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Instructor: Gary Mullis, CCEMT-P, City of Staunton
Fire Department |
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On-line Registration
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Chilled to the
Bone: Environmental Emergencies |
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3:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
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ALS CAT 1 (Area 89--2.0 CEUs) BLS CAT
1 (Area 05--2.0 CEUs) |
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Target Audience: ALS,
BLS |
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Old man
winter is peeking around the corner at us. Are
you ready to treat cold related injuries and
hypothermia which are more prevalent during the
coming months? Join us for a look at the
pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of cold
related problems. And, for those of you who
are more beach bum than snow bunny, we will look
towards warmer weather and heat related problems. |
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Instructor: Andy Funkhouser, NREMT-P, Harrisonburg
Volunteer Rescue Squad |
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On-line Registration
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