Evergreen Fire EMT CE Refresher Geriatric, OB, Emergencies Neonatal and Pediatric Emergencies Feb 28, 2026

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system as it relates to pregnancy. They will learn the assessment and emergency treatment for childbirth, including stages of labor, normal delivery, complications of pregnancy, and neonatal evaluations and resuscitation.

 

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the anatomy and physiology of the child as compared to the adult. They will learn the appropriate assessment and care for the types of illness and injury affecting children of all ages, injury patterns based on size, and special body system injuries. They will also learn the indicators of abuse and neglect, and the medical and legal responsibilities of an EMT.

 

After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will understand the physiologic and psychological changes that occur with the aging process. The student will also learn and understand the types of illness and injuries common to the geriatric population. They will understand the GEMS triangle, use of advance directives, and signs and symptoms of elder abuse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Audience

Evergreen EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate the procedure to assist in a normal cephalic delivery. (pp 1256–1265, Skill Drill 34-1)

2. Demonstrate care procedures of the fetus as the head appears. (p 1263)

3. Demonstrate how to clamp and cut the umbilical cord. (pp 1262–1264)

4. Demonstrate the steps to follow in postdelivery care of the newborn. (p 1264)

5. Demonstrate how to assist in delivery of the placenta. (pp 1264–1265)

6. Demonstrate the postdelivery care of the woman. (pp 1264)

7. Demonstrate procedures to follow for complicated delivery emergencies including vaginal bleeding, breech presentation, limb presentation, and prolapsed umbilical cord. (pp 1270–1273)

 

1. Demonstrate how to position the airway in a pediatric patient. (pp 1297–1298, Skill Drill 35-1)

2. Demonstrate how to palpate the pulse and estimate the capillary refill time in a pediatric patient. (pp 1299–1300)

3. Demonstrate how to use a length-based resuscitation tape to size equipment appropriately for a pediatric patient. (p 1313)

4. Demonstrate how to insert an oropharyngeal airway in a pediatric patient. (pp 1313–1314, Skill Drill 35-2)

5. Demonstrate how to insert a nasopharyngeal airway in a pediatric patient. (pp 1314–1316, Skill Drill 35-3)

6. Demonstrate how to administer blow-by oxygen to a pediatric patient. (pp 1316–1317)

7. Demonstrate how to assist ventilation of an infant or child using a bag-mask device. (pp 1317–1318)

8. Demonstrate how to perform one-person bag-mask ventilation on a pediatric patient. (p 1318, 1319, Skill Drill 35-4)

9. Demonstrate how to perform two-person bag-mask ventilation on a pediatric patient. (pp 1318–1319)

10. Demonstrate how to immobilize a pediatric patient who has been involved in a trauma emergency. (pp 1330, 1331, Skill Drill 35-5)

11. Demonstrate how to immobilize a pediatric patient in a car seat who has been involved in a trauma emergency. (pp 1330–1333, Skill Drill 35-6)

 

1. Define the term geriatrics. (p 1350)

2. Recognize some of the special aspects of the lives of older people. (p 1350)

3. Know generational considerations when communicating with a geriatric patient. (pp 1350–1351)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 Medical
  • 3.00 Operations
Course opens: 
02/28/2026
Course expires: 
02/28/2029
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 Medical
  • 3.00 Operations

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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