CCEMS-CCFA Adult Respiratory-COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia- Oct 16 2025

This training with review common Adult respiratory disorders including specifically COPD, Asthma and pneumonia. It will also discuss the use of ETCO2 as a tool. This course will include 2 group activities  to help with solidifying the information into patient care.

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

 Objectives:

  1. Describe the normal anatomy and pathophysiology of the adult respiratory system.
  2. Explain the significance of a "shark fin" style ETCO2 waveform as an indicator of severe respiratory distress.
  3. Demonstrate the standard treatment protocols for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and pneumonia.
  4. Identify common complications associated with respiratory emergencies and describe appropriate prehospital treatment strategies.
Course summary
Course opens: 
10/16/2025
Course expires: 
10/16/2028
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Gina Scarbrough, NRP, FP-C

 

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

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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