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Basic Cadaver
The EMS Basic Cadaver Course is designed to provide EMS professionals with hands-on experience and knowledge related to human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology through the use of cadavers. This course will enhance participants' understanding of human body structures, enhance their clinical skills, and improve patient care in emergency situations.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand human anatomy and physiology as it relates to EMS practice.
2. Identify critical structures and organs within the human body.
3. Practice Basic procedures and techniques on cadaveric specimens.
4. Practice Advanced procedures and techniques on cadaveric specimens.
5. Enhance critical thinking skills in emergency medical situations.
This course is eligible for CEU's credit towards recertification.
TACMED Cadaver
Course Description:
This intensive and specialized course on tactical cadaver training is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of the MARCH algorithm in emergency medical care in high-stress situations. The MARCH algorithm is a systematic approach to treating trauma patients in the field, emphasizing critical interventions to improve survival rates and outcomes.
Throughout this course, participants will engage in realistic scenarios using cadavers to simulate real-life emergencies commonly encountered in tactical and combat environments. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will learn and practice the principles of the MARCH algorithm, which stands for Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, and Hypothermia/Head Injury. Key topics covered in this course include: - Recognizing and managing massive hemorrhage through tourniquet application, wound packing, and hemostatic agents. - Establishing and maintaining airway patency using various techniques such as airway adjuncts and surgical airways. - Managing respiratory distress and injuries, including tension pneumothorax and chest trauma. - Prioritizing interventions to maintain circulation and address shock, including fluid resuscitation and blood product administration. - Preventing and managing hypothermia and head injuries in trauma patients. By the end of the course, participants will have developed the skills and confidence necessary to effectively apply the MARCH algorithm in high-pressure situations, thereby improving the chances of survival and positive outcomes for trauma patients in tactical and combat environments. This training is ideal for emergency medical personnel, military medics, law enforcement officers, and other professionals who may be called upon to provide medical care in austere and challenging settings.
Advanced/Difficult Airway
Course Description:
Advanced Airway Management Utilizing Human Cadavers.
This advanced course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills in airway management through hands-on experience with human cadavers. Participants will delve into the intricacies of advanced airway techniques and procedures in a controlled and realistic environment, enabling them better to understand the human anatomy and physiology of airway management.
Through a series of structured learning modules, participants will explore a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Advanced airway assessment techniques
- Different airway management devices and their applications
- Techniques for complex airway management
- Emergency airway procedures and interventions
- Anatomical variations and their implications for airway management
- Complications and troubleshooting in airway management
The course will consist of interactive lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and practical sessions using human cadavers under the guidance of experienced instructors. Participants will be able to practice various airway management techniques, including intubation, supraglottic airway device insertion, cricothyroidotomy, and more.
By the end of the course, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of advanced airway management principles and techniques and the confidence and proficiency to apply them in real-world clinical scenarios. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals in emergency medicine, anesthesia, critical care, and other fields seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in airway management.
Prerequisites: Participants are required to have prior experience in basic airway management techniques and a good understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the course content involving human cadavers, participants are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism, respect, and ethical conduct throughout the course.