About the EMT Textbook
The textbook used throughout the EMT Boot Camp is: Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured Digital Advantage Package, Twelfth Edition. Published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), this textbook provides the fundamental knowledge of the emergency medical services (EMS) system, safety and well-being of the emergency medical technician (EMT), and medical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to emergency care. Each chapter covers National EMS Education Standard Competencies.
Chapters Covered on Day 4 Include:
- Chapter 12: Pharmacology
- Chapter 16: Respiratory Emergencies
- Chapter 17: Cardiovascular Emergencies
EMT Textbook Chapter 12—Pharmacology: Summary
Provides knowledge of the medications that EMTs may assist with or administer to patients during an emergency. You will become familiar with the names, effects, actions, indications, and contraindications of various medications.
EMT Textbook Chapter 16—Respiratory Emergencies: Summary
Chapter 16 focuses on respiratory emergencies, including those that affect the upper and lower airways, lungs, and accessory structures of the respiratory system.
Students are taught the assessment and management of the following:
- Epiglottitis
- Spontaneous Pneumothorax
- Pulmonary Edema
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Environmental Exposure
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pneumonia
- Viral Respiratory Infections
After completing this chapter and coursework, you will understand the significance and characteristics of respiratory emergencies in infants, children, and adults. You should be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the following topics: respiratory anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of various respiratory conditions (eg, asthma, COPD, pneumonia), and the assessment and management necessary to provide basic care in the prehospital setting.
EMT Textbook Chapter 17—Cardiovascular Emergencies: Summary
Chapter 17 covers the cardiovascular system and the causes, effects, and management of cardiovascular emergencies. Students will study the following cardiovascular conditions:
- Chest Pain
- Cardiac Arrest
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Thromboembolism
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Emergencies
After you complete this chapter and the related coursework, you will understand the significance and characteristics of:
- The Cardiovascular System
- Cardiovascular Emergencies
- The Disorders of Respiration and Perfusion
- Signs and Symptoms of the Most Common Cardiac Conditions
- The Indications, Contraindications, and Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- Prehospital Care of a Patient Experiencing a Cardiac Emergency
Day 4: Summary
After successfully completing Day 4 of the EMT Boot Camp, you will have a solid foundation regarding the types of medications you can administer to a patient at the scene. You will be taught respiratory anatomy & physiology so you can assess and manage respiratory emergencies. You will also learn about the cardiovascular system and how to assess and manage cardiovascular emergencies. You will be able to perform CPR on different patient types, including removing foreign body airway obstructions.
Day 4 includes 12 hours of accelerated coursework and study. You will be expected to process and retain a lot of information in a relatively short time.
The Unitek 14-day EMT Boot Camp is not easy, but it is worth it! Our dedicated graduates are among the best-trained and most effective EMTs in the world today. Click here to learn more about our two-week EMT Boot Camp.
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About Unitek EMT
Unitek EMT is one of the premier EMT schools in Arizona. Our mission is simple: training the next wave of top-notch EMT professionals. We offer a variety of training options to fit your needs, including an accelerated EMT program to get you mission-ready and certified fast. We also offer EMS Continuing Education courses to update your expertise and enhance your career. Unitek EMT instructors are experienced leaders in their fields, and our real-world training scenarios are ideal for aspiring EMT professionals.
