This class is appropriate for all levels of EMS provider.
The Cardiac Patient Who Doesn't Read the Textbook
When the Heart Stops - Beyond the Algorithms
The First 10 Minutes - Managing the Unstable Cardiac Patient
Presented by: Sam Patterson, BSHA NRP, CCP
This programming will satisfy 3 units/hours of cardiac education.
This class is offered as a partnership with Dubuque County EMS Association.
Not every cardiac emergency presents with classic crushing chest pain. Some of the most dangerous cardiac patients present with vague complaints, unusual symptoms, or seemingly normal vital signs. This course challenges EMS providers to look beyond textbook presentations, recognize subtle warning signs, and make sound clinical decisions before their patients deteriorate.