Assessment and Treatment of Submersion Injuries
This interactive online course provides essential knowledge for pre-hospital care personnel on the assessment and treatment of submersion injuries, which are a major cause of accidental death globally, especially in children. You will learn the latest science and evidence-based guidelines, following current NHTSA standards, to reduce mortality and morbidity associated with drowning incidents. The course covers definitions and classifications of drowning, the pathophysiology of drowning and submersion injuries, and modern prevention methods. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify factors leading to drowning, apply effective treatment and prevention strategies, and mitigate personal risk during rescue operations. (CAPCE CEH Category Basic/Advanced)
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Course Details
Continuing Education
- Accreditation: CAPCE
- CAPCE Course ID: 2717652
- CAPCE Course Number: 6174
- CAPE CEH Category: Basic/Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses trauma assessment, hemorrhage and shock recognition, injury-specific treatment, spinal precautions, packaging, and transport prioritization related to Assessment and Treatment of Submersion Injuries. This interactive online course provides essential knowledge for pre-hospital care personnel on the assessment and treatment of submersion injuries, which are a major cause of accidental death globally, especially in children.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for traumatic injuries and the field decisions required to assess, stabilize, and safely transport patients associated with Assessment and Treatment of Submersion Injuries. This interactive online course provides essential knowledge for pre-hospital care personnel on the assessment and treatment of submersion injuries, which are a major cause of accidental death globally, especially in children.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address trauma protocol adherence, patient safety, injury documentation, transport criteria, and risk reduction during stabilization and movement tied to Assessment and Treatment of Submersion Injuries. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in prehospital care.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for EMTs, first responders, AEMTs, and paramedics across both basic and advanced certification levels, as well as EMS teams, managing trauma assessment, stabilization, and transport decisions, along with EMS agencies seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Assessment and Treatment of Submersion Injuries.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support EMS readiness and professional development by supporting consistent trauma care, improving prioritization under pressure, and strengthening clinical confidence during injury calls related to Assessment and Treatment of Submersion Injuries.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on trauma assessment, injury-specific treatment, stabilization, packaging, and transport decision-making. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across EMS teams.
