The Difficult Airway Course: EMS
THE DEFINITIVE EMS AIRWAY COURSE
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Learn the full range of airway management techniques — including use of video laryngoscopes & other advanced imaging devices, extraglottic devices, drug-assisted intubation and cricothyrotomy.
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Work with expert faculty who know the unique challenges facing EMS providers.
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Use proven airway devices in small group sessions.
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Practice decision-making and airway techniques in Code AirwayTM simulations.
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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
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Prediction of the Difficult Airway
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Video Laryngoscopy and other advanced imaging devices
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Medication-assisted Intubation (including RSI and RSA)
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Pediatric intubation
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Endotracheal tube introducers (bougie)
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Cricothyrotomy
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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.
