Medical Assistant and Their Role in First Aid and Emergency Situations
Medical Assistant and Their Role in First Aid and Emergency Situations is organized by Annals of Continuing Education (ACE).
Release Date: 08/01/2023
Expiration Date: 08/01/2024
Course Description
The Medical Assistant and Their Role in First Aid and Emergency Situations training course is an overview of the functions of a medical facility and is generally taken by employees who have previously completed a course in first aid or related schooling. This course is intended to keep employees aware of the safe practices of a healthcare facility. It is developed for clinical supervisors, workers, and trainees who work within the various examination functions of the allied health profession.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the role of a medical assistant in preparing for first aid and emergency situations
- Explain and describe cardiopulmonary resuscitations and basic life support (BLS)
- Describe procedures for certain medical office emergencies
- Explain procedures for hemorrhages
- Describe protocols for heat exposure
- Describe protocols for cold exposure
- Explain how to react to a patient having a seizure
Course Outline
- The Medical Assistant and their role in First Aid and Emergency situations
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Common Emergencies in the Medical Office
- Hemorrhage
- Heat Exposure
- Cold Exposure
- Seizures
- References
- Test