Pre-Hospital Care of the Trauma Patient

The course will provide EMS practitioners with essential knowledge and skills to enhance their capabilities in the field. Dr. Rix will cover key topics including:

• Mechanisms of Injury: Understanding different types of trauma and their impact on the body.
• Assessing Trauma Patients: Comprehensive techniques for evaluating the condition of trauma patients at the scene.
• Providing Appropriate Care in the Field: Strategies for delivering effective, immediate care to stabilize trauma patients.
• Determining Trauma Triage Criteria: Guidelines for selecting the most appropriate hospital for transporting trauma patients, ensuring they receive the best possible care.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Rix share his expertise with our EMS community. His experience and insights will be invaluable for EMS professionals looking to improve their response to trauma incidents.

This program is designed for EMTs, AEMT’s, paramedics, and other pre-hospital care providers seeking to enhance their trauma care skills. Attendees will gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the field, ultimately improving patient outcomes.