West Virginia Northern Community College

This is a 4 hour course which meets WVOEMS Approved Paramedic Refresher (NCCP Standards)

Required Objectives:

1. Identify the options for out-of-hospital stroke assessment tools
2. Explain oxygen administration during a stroke emergency
3. Discuss the importance of knowing a timeline of stroke events
4. Identify patients needing rapid transport to the most appropriate stroke hospital
5. Discuss the importance of starting the fibrinolytics check sheet
6. Consider causes of pediatric cardiac arrests
7. Demonstrate ALS management skills during a pediatric cardiac arrest for:
   1. Airway management
   2. Vascular access
   3. Pharmacology

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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