Course info

Amanda Cooksy, Fire and EMS burn educator for the Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America at Medical City Plano, will teach participants important skills for treating emergency burn patients. This activity applies to EMS, nurses, and physician providers.

Topics for this lecture include:  

• Managing burn patient airways thermally and chemically injured by flame and smoke inhalation
• Review initial assessment of injury, including TBSA calculation and depth of burn
• Treatment of burns using dry, sterile dressings
• Assessment and prevention of hypothermia

Since this is a closed course, participants must receive an enrollment key from their facility coordinator to self-enroll in this course. 

ACCREDITATION

CAPCE CEH

This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 2.0 Basic or 2.0 Advanced CEH.