Medical Assessment of the Chest

This program will cover the techniques used to assess the chest for injury and disease. Using auscultation, visualization, palpitation, and percussion, the student will be able to diagnose respiratory and chest injury conditions.

Target Audience

EMTs and Paramedics who are working under Dr. Eby's Medical License.

Learning Objectives

žBy the end of this class the student will be able to and understand:
—The use of external landmarks as they relate to internal tissues
—Listen to various lung sounds, identify, and discuss possible causes
—Use the process of Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation to assess the thorax.
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/22/2024
Course expires: 
07/22/2024
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Lee Meyer - EMS Coordinator

Dr. Gene Eby - EMS Medical Director.

This class meets the continuing education requirements as set forth by CAPCE, CoAEMSP and the State of Colorado (065).

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Required Hardware/software

A computer that can access Microsoft Teams, camera, and microphone.