Difficult Airway

The Difficult Airway Course: EMS

THE DEFINITIVE EMS AIRWAY COURSE
  • Learn the full range of airway management techniques — including use of video laryngoscopes & other advanced imaging devices, extraglottic devices, drug-assisted intubation and cricothyrotomy.
  • Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers.
  • Use proven airway devices in small group sessions.
  • Practice decision-making and airway techniques in Code AirwayTM simulations.
  • Face the most challenging patient scenarios in a no-risk environment. These include: elevated ICP, pulmonary edema, cardiogenic shock, status asthmaticus foreign body in the airway, direct airway trauma, multiple trauma with shock, and many more.
DIDACTIC AND HANDS-ON TRAINING

 

  • Prediction of the Difficult Airway
  • Video Laryngoscopy and other advanced imaging devices
  • Medication-assisted Intubation (including RSI and RSA)
  • Pediatric intubation
  • Endotracheal tube introducers (bougie)
  • Cricothyrotomy
  • Extraglottic devices 
Course Format:
  • Interactive Instructor Led Lecture, Group Learning Stations, Psychomotor Skills Practicums
  • The Full DAC Course (ALS 16-Hours)
  • Fundamentals (BLS 7-Hour) & Essentials (ALS 8-Hour) Options
Curriculum Provider :

First Airway /  The Difficult Airway Course

Certification Duration:

4 Years

Continuing Education Credit:
CAPCE 

This continuing education activity is approved by First Airway, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE Activity #19-FirstAir-F2-0001. CEH Number and Type: 16.0 Advanced.

ASTNA  

16.0 Contact Hours have been provided by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (Certificate #2017-49). ASTNA is an approved provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing CEP 13575.