DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the anatomical structures of the airway and the physiological mechanisms of ventilation and respiration.
- Recognize causes, signs, symptoms, and urgency associated with a variety of airway obstruction in adult trauma patients.
- Recognize causes, signs, symptoms, and urgency associated with common trauma injuries that affect breathing.
- Identify components of a thorough and systematic airway and breathing assessment as well as rationalize why airway and breathing are part of the trauma primary assessment.
- Describe basic and advanced airway management techniques and ventilation techniques, including the use or airway adjuncts, suctioning, and bag mask ventilation.
- Discuss potential complications associated with airway management and ventilation in trauma patients, such as aspiration, barotrauma, and trauma to the airway.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 3.5 CE/Contact Hours to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
Course Details
To receive 3.5 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by November 1, 2028.
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Tags: 3.5 CE/Contact Hours, Adult Trauma Care, Airway Adjuncts, Airway and Breathing, Airway Management Techniques, Airway Obstruction, Anatomical Structures, Aspiration, Bag Mask Ventilation, Barotrauma, Breathing Management, Nurses, Physical Assessment, Registered Nurse, Respiration, RN, Signs & Symptoms, Systematic Airway and Breathing Assessment, Trauma Primary Assessment, Ventilation, Ventilation Techniques