Course Breakdown: 1.5 Hour Self-Paced Course
Credit Awarded: 1.5 Hours
Credit Type: Advanced
Accredited: CAPCE (F3-Distributive), CE Broker (FL, KY, TN), Pennsylvania Bureau of EMS*, and Virginia Office of EMS
Enrollment Period: One year or until completed, whichever comes first
Topics: Toxicological Emergencies
*PA Bureau of EMS reporting is by Regional Endorsement.
This self-paced course is designed for EMS professionals who respond to toxicological emergencies in the prehospital and critical care settings.
- Provides an in-depth understanding of toxic exposures, overdoses, and poisonings.
- Equips providers with essential knowledge on assessment, decontamination, and treatment strategies.
- Explores key topics, including routes of exposure (ingestion, inhalation, injection, and surface absorption), common toxidromes, and the management of various toxic agents such as prescription medications, illicit substances, industrial chemicals, and biological toxins.
- Reviews specific poisoning scenarios, including opioid overdoses, carbon monoxide poisoning, cyanide toxicity, and organophosphate exposure, with a focus on antidote administration and supportive care.
- Emphasizes the importance of poison control consultation, decontamination procedures, and advanced pharmacologic treatment options.
Through real-world case studies and evidence-based best practices, providers will refine their ability to recognize toxic syndromes, implement rapid interventions, and improve patient outcomes. By the end of the course, EMS professionals will have enhanced their ability to assess, treat, and manage toxicological emergencies, ensuring optimal patient care in the field and during transport.