LETA 2000 First Responder for Law Enforcement
The First Responders course is designed for the Certified Law Enforcement Officer to meet or exceed the requirements for the Peace Officer Standards and Training Counsels requirements for Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification. The course prepares the student to provide initial stabilizing care to the sick or injured prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services Professionals (EMS). Major areas of instruction include Introductory Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology; Responder Safety; Incident Command; Blood-borne Pathogen Training; Basic Physical Assessment; and Treatment of Trauma and Medical Emergencies; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of Automatic External Defibrillators. The course is a blend of lecture, hands on lab/learning, and practical scenario based learning/testing. The course will include Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification from a Nationally Recognized Body (American Heart Association, Red Cross, etc). Topics include: Preparatory; Anatomy and Physiology; Pathophysiology; Airway; Management; Respiration and Artificial Ventilation; Assessment; Medicine; Shock and Resuscitation; Trauma; Special Patient Populations; and Integration of Patient Assessment and Management.