Informação geral

Sobre o curso

Welcome to the Emergency Care Medicine course, a fundamental program designed to equip individuals with essential skills required to provide immediate assistance in life-threatening emergencies. This course focuses on teaching basic techniques and protocols necessary to support individuals who are traumatized, suffering from cardiac arrest and/or choking. It serves as a crucial foundation for further medical training and is essential for anyone seeking to become better prepared to handle emergencies and provide immediate assistance when needed. By the end of this course, individuals will be empowered to confidently and effectively respond to critical situations, potentially saving lives within their communities or workplaces.

Objetivos

Course goal

Identify basic techniques and protocols necessary to support individuals who are traumatized, suffering from cardiac arrest and/or choking.

Specific objectives

1. Understand the importance of prompt action in life-threatening situations.
2. Learn and apply the correct techniques for performing CPR on adults.
3. Gain proficiency in using an AED for defibrillation when necessary.
4. Recognize and respond to choking emergencies.
5. Comprehend the importance of teamwork and communication during emergency situations.

Conteúdo

Unit 1 - Introduction to Basic Life Support

Unit 2 - Management of Trauma Care

Unit 3 - Pediatric emergency

Unit 4 - Psychological assistance in emergency

Como nos organizamos

Instructional methods 
The course is offered under distance learning. It is self-instructional and mediated by the course material and automated correction activities with feedback to course participants.

Resources
Visual aids and multimedia; video presentations; powerpoint; readings.

Evaluation
Multiple choice questions at the end of each unit.

Créditos

Instituições Parceiras

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