EMS Care Chapter 45 | Hemorrhage Control

Hemorrhage Control – Lessons

We begin EMS Care Chapter 45 | Hemorrhage Control with an introduction to the subject. We subsequently explore in-depth:

  • Wound Packing
  • Pressure Dressings, and
  • Tourniquet Use

We then discuss the State of Connecticut protocols for Tourniquet Application and finish with the two videos.

Core Concepts & Takeaways

  • Indications for use of the different types of hemorrhage control methods and tools.
  • Understand the why behind each method.
  • Referencing your local protocols for each method.
  • Keep in mind the basics of PPE, Scene size up, and patient assessment.
  • Have a thorough understanding of the tools and devices available on your truck.

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 one CME credit after successful completion of the course.
  • This course is part of the EMT Recertification  curriculum and the 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 6 lessons in their entirety and answer the interactive questions.  And if included with your course, you must attend the skills instruction session and demonstrate your aptitude for the covered Hemorrhage Control methods and tools.

About Course

This chapter is part of MissionCIT's accredited courseware for EMTs that meets NREMT and NCCP requirements.
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Course Curriculum

Hemorrhage Control for the EMS Provider
How to perform Hemorrhage Control appropriate for EMS providers, including Wound Packing, use of Pressure Dressings, and Tourniquet Application consistent with State of CT guidelines.

  • Lesson 0 – Chapter Introduction
    02:01
  • Lesson 1 – Introduction to Hemorrhage Control
    03:39
  • Lesson 2 – Wound Packing
    09:35
  • Lesson 3 – Pressure Dressings
    07:36
  • Lesson 4 – Tourniquet Use
    05:37
  • Lesson 5 – CT State Protocol 6.17 Tourniquet Application
    04:48
  • Lesson 6a – Video: Demonstration of Combat Application Tourniquet Application
    02:11
  • Lesson 6b – Demonstration of SOF-TT Tourniquet Application
    01:30

Course Evaluation

$32.50
  • Duration
    38 minutes
  • Certificate
    Certificate of completion
Course Duration: 38m

Requirements

  • To get credit for this course, you must watch all the lessons in their entirety and answer the interactive questions. And if included with your course, you must attend the skills instruction session and demonstrate your aptitude for the covered Hemorrhage Control methods and tools.
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