Lead Instructor –Bob Malacarne, Chief, St John Rescue

Lesson Topic

1 Introduction to EMS System Pages 1-14

2 The wellbeing of the First Responder Pages 16-30

3 Legal and Ethical Issues Pages 31-43

4 The Human Body Pages 46-58

5 Lifting and moving patients Pages 59-82

6 Lifting and moving patients Lab Pages 83-84

7 Airway Management Pages 85-125

8 Airway Management Lab Pages 126-127

9 Patient Assessment Pages 129-178

10 Patient Assessment Lab Pages 179-181

11 CPR, One Person Pages 183-226

12 CPR, Two Person Pages 227-236

13 CPR Lab Pages 237-240

14 Medical Emergencies Pages 241-294

15 Bleeding and Soft Tissue Injuries Pages 295-367

16 Muscle and Bone Injuries Pages 369-440

17 Muscle and Bone Injuries Lab Pages 441-447

18 Childbirth and Children Pages 449-478

19 Infants and Children Pages 479-518

20 Infants and Children Lab Pages 519-520

21 Gaining Access and Triage Pages 521-552

NOTES

CPR classes are not necessary for students holding a valid CPR card.

Classes for Re-certification are: Lifting and Moving, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Bleeding and Soft Tissue Injuries, Muscle and Bone Injuries.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

Students are expected to have read each chapter before the topic is covered in class.
Students should maintain a notebook with class notes and hand outs
Students should not miss more than 10% of the required class time. Make up time will be offered.