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| Course Aims |
| To update and re-qualify delegates in the knowledge and skills required to deal with medical and trauma emergencies beyond the scope of basic first aid. |
| Suitable For |
| Any person already holding an Emergency Medical Technician qualification which is nearing its expiry. |
| Course Length |
| 3 Days, (9am to 5pm and 6.30pm to 8.pm on day 1 for vehicle extrication exercise) |
| Pre-requisite |
| Previous EMT qualification or equivalent.
Required pre-course study
Diabetes* Glasgow Coma scale* Communicating with patients*
Chest diseases* 6 stages of pre-hospital care* Universal precautions*
Anaphylaxis* Epilepsy & convulsions* BLS - Paediatric & during pregnancy*
Code of conduct* Presenting medical information* Cerebrovascular accident* |
| Certification |
Successful delegates will be awarded:
- An EMT certificate is valid for 1 year and recognised by
the European Association of EMT's and Paramedics for membership at
EMT Defibrillation level.
- An AED certificate which is valid for 1 year.
- A Laryngeal Mask Airways certificate from the LMA makers Intavent.
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| Course Venue |
| Closed courses are held at training venues in Norwich or alternatively, courses can be arranged at your venue anywhere in the UK (subject to its suitability). |
| Syllabus |
- Oro-pharyngeal airway
- Oral suction
- Pulse oximetry and manual blood pressure
- Pain relief and Entonox administration
- Head, Chest and Abdominal trauma heart conditions
- Vehicle extricating (outdoor session)
- Patient examination and assessment
- Laryngeal Mask Airway®
- Primary survey and interventions
- Oxygen administration (therapy &
I.P.P.V.)
- Advisory external defibrillation
- Crash helmet removal
- Use of spinal board (long board)
- Pain relief and Entonox administration
Knowledge and skills assessments
(carried out by external assessors who
are State Registered ambulance
professionals. |
