Evergreen Fire EMT CE Refresher Pharmacology and Shock, Patient Assessment Make-Up Jan-24-2026

This session discussed the following components:  Shock (1 hour), general medical overview lecture (1 hour). Skills: teaching stations for physical assessment, history taking, vitals airway management skills of oxygen tank and regulator use, nasal cannula use, NRB mask, OPA & NPA, suction, and medication administration

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will have an understanding of the different types and causes of shock, the process of perfusion, the signs and symptoms associated with shock, application of the assessment process with 15 the shock patient, and the general and specific emergency medical care provided to patients experiencing shock.

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Evergreen EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the pathophysiology of shock (hypoperfusion). (pp 531–534)
2. Identify the causes of shock. (p 534)
3. Differentiate among the various types of shock. (pp 534–539)
4. Describe the signs and symptoms of shock including compensated and decompensated. (p 540)
5. Discuss key components of patient assessment for shock. (pp 540–542)
6. Describe the steps to follow in the emergency care of the patient with various types of shock. (pp 543–548)

7. Demonstrate appropriate airway management, placement of NPA  & OPA and oxygen delivery methods and use of oxygen tank 

8. Demonstrate physical assessment, history taking and obtaining vitals

9. Demonstrate BLS medication administration

 

 

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 3.00 Medical
  • 1.00 Operations
Course opens: 
01/24/2026
Course expires: 
01/24/2029
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

  • 2.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 3.00 Medical
  • 1.00 Operations

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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