Clinician Advanced Life Support Care: B - Breathing and Respiratory Care

Instructional Hours: 8.00

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage challenging breathing and respiratory emergencies.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include a review of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, acid and base balance, the role of alpha and beta receptors, the power and use of end tidal capnography, an introduction to mechanical ventilation, the use of ultrasound in respiratory emergencies, and treatment for a variety of respiratory emergencies. Methods of instruction include facilitated lecture, interactive learning cases, and interactive learning sessions.

Successful Completion: Students must attend all classroom sessions and demonstrate proficiency in the evaluation stations.

Continuing Education: The continuing education hours are approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), miemss.org and are recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Students can apply all 8 hours of this course towards their Individual Core Competency Requirements (ICCR) for both their National Registry and Maryland ALS recertification.

Prerequisites

Students must be a current, licensed Maryland advanced life support clinician.