Class materials
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Section 1: Preparing to Be a Rescuer
Chapter 1: Introduction to Outdoor Emergency Care
Chapter 2: The Well-Being of the Rescuer
Chapter 3: Interfacing with EMS and Other Medical Personnel
Chapter 4: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 5: Baseline Vital Signs and SAMPLE History
Section 2: Airway
Chapter 6: Airway
Section 3: Patient Assessment
Chapter 7: Patient Assessment
Chapter 8: Bleeding
Chapter 9: Shock
Section 4: Medical Emergencies
Chapter 10: Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 11: Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 12: Neurologic Emergencies
Chapter 13: Common Medical Emergencies
Chapter 14: Snowsports and Mountain Biking Emergencies
Chapter 15: Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 16: Behavioral Emergencies
Chapter 17: Obstetrics and Gynecological Emergencies
Section 5: Trauma
Chapter 18: Mechanisms and Patterns of Injury
Chapter 19: Soft-Tissue Injuries
Chapter 20: Eye Injuries
Chapter 21: Face and Throat Injuries
Chapter 22: Chest Injuries
Chapter 23: Abdomen and Genitalia Injuries
Chapter 24: Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chapter 25: Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries