Based on our client feedback, TargetSolutions would like to present the 10 most popular EMS courses of 2014.

1. Top 10 Most Popular
EMS Courses of 2014
BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM CLIENTS

2. Respiratory Emergencies Basic
TargetSolutions’ respiratory emergencies basic course outlines the
signs and symptoms of a patient with breathing difficulties. Also,
identifies the major causes of respiratory distress and description of
the emergency medical care for a patient with breathing difficulties.
“I thought this was one of the better
EMS courses. It was the right
information and length for an EMT.”

3. Poisoning and Overdose
This course highlights how poisons enter the body, the emergency
care of poisoning or overdose, and the administration of activated
charcoal for patients with poisoning or overdose. It will also discuss
the emergency medical care for the patient with possible overdose
and list various ways poisons enter the body along with
signs/symptoms associated with poisoning.
“I liked this module. It was
informative, educational,
usable information for field
use, and concise. I will retain
this lesson.”

4. Back Injury Prevention
Once a back is injured, it is 3 to 5 times more likely to experience
subsequent injury. Therefore, this training course focuses on the
knowledge and skills you need to prevent a back injury. It will identify
exercises to strengthen the back and prevent injury, as well as,
describe safe methods from lifting and moving patients in emergency
and non-emergency situations.
“Very educational.”

5. Central Nervous System (CNS)
Injuries Basic
This course provides an overview of the anatomy of the spine and
central nervous system and highlights the signs of spinal injury,
assessment and medical care of patients with CNS injuries. It relates
mechanisms of injury to potential injuries of the head and spine.
“Good refresher.”

6. Abdominal Trauma Advanced
This course covers both blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma
injuries and aims to equip EMS providers to provide accurate
assessment and management for patients suffering either or both
such injuries. The course reviews foundational material covering
abdominal anatomy and pathophysiology.
“Good info.”

7. Non-Traumatic Chest Pain
This course provides a review of assessment and care
considerations unique to patients presenting with non-traumatic chest
pain. Topics include the prevalence and significance of chest pain
and the underlying conditions that can cause it. Specific common
conditions such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction,
and congestive heart failure are also covered.
“The information was good.”

8. Geriatric Emergencies Advanced
The purpose of this course is to highlight the most common
physiological changes and how these changes impact your
assessment and treatment of common medical conditions and
traumatic injuries. Coursework discusses factors that complicate the
assessment, and the unique features of specific medical problems of
elderly patients.
“One of the best courses yet, eloquently written.”

9. Toxicology and Substance Abuse
Advanced
This course reviews toxin exposure problems and discusses the various
kind of toxicological emergencies commonly encountered along with
assessment findings and patient management procedures. Special
emphasis is placed on substance abuse.
“Excellent learning domain.”

10. Workplace Stress
This course highlights some typical sources of stress, as well as
methods of dealing with and reducing stress in your daily life. It is
impossible to completely avoid stress, so learning to deal with it is
necessary to your health and well-being.
“Great review.”

11. Hazard Communication
This course provides clear explanation for the need or hazard
communication in the workplace. It also highlights ways to protect
yourself from hazardous chemicals by following appropriate work
practices and using the proper protective equipment.
“I enjoyed the scrabble section. I think
games and novel approaches add to my
retention.”

12. Contact Us
Questions about TargetSolutions’ EMS courses? Please, contact us today.
800.840.8048