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Ambulance Operator
ACCS Innovation Center
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This comprehensive course is designed to prepare participants for a rewarding career as an ambulance operator (AO). AOs serve a critical function as part of an emergency medical services (EMS) team.
Administer CPR/BLS: Identify and manage patients with chest pain and other cardiac emergencies through the use of an automated external defibrillator or by conducting CPRApply brakes while executing a turn and perform emergency braking in a straight lineAssess the Patient: Conduct primary and ongoing assessments of a patientAssess the Scene: Assess the scene and ensure the safety of the emergency medical responder, patient, and bystandersChange lanes at low speedsExecute a U-Turn and a three-point turnExecute emergency driving proceduresExecute right and left turns from a side road onto a main roadExecute the Back In and Drive Out maneuverManage Airways and Breathing: Assess airways to manage airway obstructions and administer oxygen therapy using various types of oxygen delivery systems, including the insertion of an oral airway device into the oropharynxManage Emergencies: Identify and manage patients with emergencies, such as hemorrhaging, stroke, asthma, diabetic emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, and environmental emergenciesManage Poisoning and Overdose: Manage the use of auto-injectors for the administration of life saving medications and narcotic antagonistsPerform a pre-run "Quick Check" pre-operational inspection of the ambulance vehiclePractice Cultural Sensitivity: Respect cultural diversity, and tailor care approaches to consider cultural differences and patient preferencesProvide Manual Stabilization: Recognize possible cervical spine injuries and provide manual stabilization, as well as stabilization of extremity fracturesSafely maneuver through a series of alternating left and right turns, navigating tight spaces with decreasing clearance, narrow alleyways, and tight turns