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Professional Rescuer CPR Online

Author(s): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763754655
  • Online Course     pages      © 2005
    Access Code Subscription Length: 365 Days
Price: International Sales $23.95 US List
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Overview

This online program teaches health care professionals the basic life support knowledge and skills to address breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Includes two-rescuer CPR, airway and ventilation devices, and AED training.

Length:  3 hours

National Certification Provided: Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). Requires separate practical exam.

Continuing Education Hours Provided:  3.0 credits – ACEP/AMA, CECBEMS



About ECSI's Online Courses:

ECSI’s online courses are among the highest quality distance learning programs you’ll find anywhere. Each interactive course uses cutting-edge Flash technology to provide an exciting learning experience for students. ECSI’s distance learning courses utilize a simple, user-friendly interface to help ensure that students don’t waste time learning how to navigate through each course. Each course is professionally narrated, can be accessed anywhere and anytime, and provides a wealth of administrative features for educators. Access to ECSI’s online courses can also be packaged with student manuals at a fraction of the normal cost.

IMPORTANT! In order to receive a nationally recognized ECSI course completion card with ECSI’s online courses, students must complete an on-site skills exam with an authorized ECSI Education Center or Instructor.

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Flash technology allows users to experiment in the safety of a virtual environment. 

Life-like animations give users a detailed picture of the human anatomy, internal systems, and how they work.

Interactivities at the end of each section reinforce concepts and allow users to experiement with the material presented. 

Includes the latest CPR and ECC Guidelines.

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I.  Overview

Cardivascular Disease
Professional Rescuers
Chain of Survival
Preparation for BLS
BLS Emergencies
Pediatrics
Assess and Respond
Simulations
Training Partners

II. Personal Safety

Overview
Scene Scenarios
Good Samaritan Laws
Obtain Consent
Disease Transmission
Breathing Barriers
Human Dimensions of CPR

III.  Heart and Lungs

Overview
Respiratory System
Circulatory System
How Systems Work Together
Heart Disease   
Heart Attack
Cardiac Arrest
Stroke
Respiratory Arrest
Airway Obstruction

IV. Prevention

Overview
Uncontrollable Risk Factors
Controllable Risk Factors
Other Rick Factors
Community Education

V.  Heart Attack

Assess:  Heart Attack
Respond:  Advanced Care

VI.  Stroke

Overview
Types of Stroke
Assess:  Signals of Stroke
Respond:  Advanced Care

VII.  Airway Obstruction

Overview
Types of Choking
Assess:  Air Exchange
Respond:  Abdominal Thrusts
Respond:  Chest Thrusts
Respond:  Self-Care
Respond:  Encourage Coughing

VII.  Pediatrics

Overview
Early Access
Early CPR
Airway (Responsive and Choking)
Airway (Unresponsive)
Breathing
Circulation
Early Defibrillation
Early Advanced Care

VIII.  Simulations


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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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