EMS Care Chapter 06 | Understanding Pathophysiology | Shock

EMS Care Chapter 06 | Understanding Pathophysiology | Shock

1 Hours CME Credit

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

Here are six key Core concepts to take away from this chapter: 

1. The cell, cellular metabolism, and results of the alteration of cellular metabolism.
2. The cardiopulmonary system and its combined respiratory and cardiovascular functions.
3. The respiratory system and the importance of oxygenation and ventilation.
4. The cardiovascular system and the movement of blood.
5. The principles of perfusion, hypoperfusion, and shock.
6. Disrupted physiology of major body systems

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 1 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.