Evergreen Fire EMT CE Refresher Bleeding, Soft Tissue and Face and Neck Injuries Feb 19, 2026

.After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the structure and function of the circulatory system, the significance and characteristics of bleeding, the importance of personal protective equipment when treating a bleeding patient, the characteristics of external and internal bleeding, how to conduct a patient assessment, and methodologies for controlling bleeding.

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will have an understanding of types of open and closed soft-tissue injuries; how to care for soft-tissue injuries, including the use of dressings and bandages; and the assessment and care of different types of burns, including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns.

 

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand how to manage trauma-related issues with the face and neck. The student will learn how to recognize life threats associated with these injuries and the correlation with head and spinal trauma. The curriculum includes detailed anatomy and physiology of the head, neck, and eye, and discusses injuries including trauma to the mouth, penetrating neck trauma, laryngotracheal injuries, and facial fractures. The chapter also includes information on dental injuries and blast injuries to the eye. Management of common eye injuries such as foreign objects, puncture wounds, lacerated eyelids, burns, impaled objects, and complications from blunt trauma are included.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Evergreen EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the general structure of the circulatory system and the function of its different parts, including the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. (pp 934–937)

2. Explain the significance of bleeding caused by blunt force trauma, including the importance of perfusion. (pp 937–941)

3. Discuss hypovolemic shock as a result of bleeding, including the signs of shock. (pp 940–941)

4. Explain the importance of following standard precautions when treating a patient with external bleeding. (p 938)

5. Describe the anatomy of the skin; include the layers of the skin. (pp 962–964)

6.. Know the major functions of the skin. (p 964)

7. Name the three types of soft-tissue injuries. (p 964)

8. Describe the types of closed soft-tissue injuries. (pp 965–966)

9. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the head, face, and neck; include major structures and specific important landmarks of which EMTs must be aware. (pp 1006–1009

10. Describe the factors that may cause obstruction of the upper airway following a facial injury. (pp 1009–1011)

11. Discuss the different types of facial injuries and patient care considerations related to each one. (pp 1009–1011)

12. Explain the emergency care of a patient who has sustained face and neck injuries; include assessment of the patient, review of signs and symptoms, and management of care.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Trauma
Course opens: 
02/19/2026
Course expires: 
02/19/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Primary Instructors

Annie Dorchak, Course Coordinator, completed CO EMS edu admin class & EMS Primary Instructor, EMS Capt.

Quatro (Dorrence) Roderick - unknown if completed CO EMS edu admin class, EMS Primary instructor, EMS Capt.

Sarah Provins - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic/Community Paramedic

Julian Masnicki - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic

Tony Shepperdson - EMS Primary instructor, Paramedic 

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 3.00 Trauma

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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