EMS Care Chapter 23 | Toxicological Emergencies | Opioids

We begin this chapter on Care for Toxicological Emergencies and opioids with an introduction to the subject. We subsequently explore in-depth:

• Lesson 1: Definitions
• Lesson 2: Routes of Absorption
• Lesson 3: Drugs of Abuse
• Lesson 4: Poisoning and exposures
• Lesson 5: Medication Overdose
• Lesson 6: Discusses the procedures and protocols for handling emergencies and treatments
• Lesson 7: Synthetic Stimulants
• Lesson 8: Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC
• Lesson 9: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
• Lesson 10: Chapter Review

The Core Concepts and takeaways from this chapter include:

• Identify common synthetic stimulants and natural or synthetic THC
• Identify Common Opioids
• Explain common treatment options for a person experiencing an opioid overdose
• Routes of absorption
• Drugs of Abuse
• Poisoning and exposures
• Medication overdose

Important Notes:

• If you only want to take the online course for CME credit, you can pay here.  The fee for online-only does NOT include a skills session nor (re)certification.  You will receive a certificate for CME credit after successful completion of the course.
• This course is part of the EMT Recertification Day 2 curriculum and the New Initial EMT Course.  If you sign up for one of those courses, you will be automatically enrolled in this course. Click here for scheduled courses.
• To get credit for this course, you must watch all 8 lessons in their entirety, the course review, and pass the quiz at the end with a score of 75% or better.