ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog

For most Americans, summer is a time of vacation and relaxation, but for our EMS responders, summer is a busy season with its own special challenges.

Health & Safety Institute’s 24-7 EMS library offers the following online continuing education courses to help prepare responders for the types of incidents they are likely to encounter during the hot, dry summer months.

Summer Emergencies

The signs, symptoms, and treatment of heat emergencies, as well as differences between hyper-sensitivity and allergic reactions due to bites or stings, are reviewed. The course includes drowning and near-drowning emergency care, the importance of rescuer safety, how to differentiate between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and emergency treatment for bites and stings. Featuring Jeff Lindsey, PhD, EMT-P - 24-7 EMS Education Coordinator.

Water Rescue Considerations for EMS

Water emergencies are complex situations that require constant scene assessment and management. EMS responders play a pivotal role in caring for patients and rescuers at the scene, providing critical local knowledge, and thorough pre-incident planning expertise. This course helps EMS personnel understand and quickly identify water rescue hazards, and reviews how to work cooperatively with local specialty and supportive resources to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome to these events. Featuring Adam Wojciehowski, NREMT-B St Croix EMS & Rescue EMT/Rescue Technician.

Anaphylaxis

An anaphylactic reaction, such as that caused by an allergic reaction to an insect bite or sting, is a life-threatening emergency and one of the scariest scenarios an EMS provider can face. This course reviews the anatomy and physiology of the body’s immune response to antigens. It covers signs, symptoms, and treatments for allergic reactions and critical on-scene history and assessment. Epinephrine and albuterol are also discussed, as is the importance of airway management. Featuring Gordon Kokx, BS, NREMT-Paramedic, Professor, EMS Program Director, The College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, Idaho.

HSI’s 24-7 EMS and 24-7 Fire offer professionally produced, award-winning videos featuring nationally noted EMS and fire service subject matter experts. 24-7’s comprehensive, easy-to-use learning management system handles all course administration, from coordinating credits and expirations to generating reports and reminders.

Every 24-7 course follows the most current national EMS education guidelines or firefighter training standards. Our 24-7 EMS and Fire Advisory Boards — comprised of respected EMS and Fire service leaders and educators — ensure the highest level of quality in our content and materials.

If you need continuing education for yourself or your agency, 24-7 has a solution that’s right for you. Give us a call at 1-888-240-4911 or click the button below to fill out our contact form to speak with a 24-7 representative.