Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2024-2025

CSUR 120 Medical Emergencies and First Aid

The student will learn the basics of the different techniques for diagnosing cardiopulmonary conditions. Advanced diagnostic measures will be studied and the student can evaluate the moderately and critically ill patient. Knowledge based on the Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Manual of the American Heart Association will be offered, leading to training the student for the recognition and management of critical patients that require advanced resuscitation measures, both in intensive care rooms, coronary, multidisciplinary and of emergencies. In addition, the fundamentals in the management and care of artificial airways will be provided. Emphasis will be placed on tracheal intubation, tracheostomy care, naso and orotracheal suction, and service quality control.

Credits

3

Notes

90 hours