Patient Case Studies-Challenges of moving the morbidly obese patient - WBT

This CE is a .75 CE module which requires participants to view a one hour video, complete a 5 question quiz with 80 percent accuracy, and complete an evaluation.. 

Target Audience

EMS Providers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion the learner will be able to:

  • Discuss the challenges EMS providers encounter when dealing with morbidly obese patients, including treatment and safety considerations
  • Determine logistical issues and possible solutions to moving and transporting a potentially critically ill obese patient
  • Consider how to treat the morbidly obese patient with dignity and respect during treatment and transport Colorado

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
  • 0.25 Operations
    • 0.25 NCCP-Operations: EMS Culture - Culture of Safety
  • 0.75 Participation
Course opens: 
04/27/2022
Course expires: 
12/22/2027
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
3.666665

Daniel "Wesley" Brookshear, NRP

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Special Healthcare Needs
  • 0.25 Operations
    • 0.25 NCCP-Operations: EMS Culture - Culture of Safety
  • 0.75 Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

Computer or mobile device with speakers or headphones