Prerequisites: NJ Certified EMT
Course Description: Participants will review strategies for EMS personnel to safely operate in hot weather, including how to maintain safe core body temperatures. Participants will review the signs and symptoms of heat emergencies as well as review treatment for patients suspected of heat emergencies. Student will practice rapid cooling techniques and discuss special situations such as fire rehab. Considerations for special populations will be reviewed.
No classes are being offered at this time for this course. |