First Responder Powerpoints

UNIT 1:  PREPARATORY

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the EMS System
Chapter 2 - The Well Being of the First Responder
Chapter 3 - Legal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 4 - The Human Body
Chapter 5 - Lifting and Moving Patients

UNIT 2:  PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Chapter 6 - Patient Assessment

UNIT 3: AIRWAY
Chapter 7 - The Airway and Breathing Emergencies
Chapter 8 - Ventilation Devices and Oxygen

UNIT 4: CIRCULATION
Chapter 9 - Cardiac Emergencies and CPR
Chapter 10:  Automated External Defibrillation

UNIT 5: ILLNESS AND INJURY
Chapter 11:  Medical Emergencies
Chapter 12:  Bleeding and Shock
Chapter 13:  Soft-Tissue Injuries
Chapter 14:  Injuries to Muscles and Bones
Chapter 15:  Injuries to the Head and Spine

UNIT 6:  CHILDBIRTH AND CHILDREN
Chapter 16:  Childbirth
Chapter 17:  Infants and Children

UNIT 7:  EMS OPERATIONS
Chapter 18:  EMS Response and Operations
Chapter 19:  The National Incident Management