EMR Complete

Daniel Limmer, EMT-P, has been involved in EMS for 31 years. He is active as a paramedic with Kennebunk Fire-Rescue in Kennebunk, Maine. A passionate educator, Dan teaches basic, advanced, and continuing education EMS courses throughout Maine. He previously taught at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, where he coordinated international EMS education programs, and at the Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. He is a charter member of the National Association of EMS Educators.             Dan has also been involved in law enforcement, serving both as a dispatcher and police officer in Colonie, New York. Dan received several awards and honors in law enforcement including the distinguished service award (officer of the year), life saving award, and three command recognition awards. He served in the communications, patrol, juvenile, narcotics, and training units in the police department. Dan retired from police work in New York but remains active as a police officer on a part-time basis in Maine.             In addition to authoring numerous EMS journal articles, Dan has co-authored numerous EMS texts including Emergency Care, First Responder–A Skills Approach, EMT Complete: A Basic Worktext, Advanced Medical Life Support, and theActive Learning Manual for EMTs.

SECTION 1 PREPARATORY



Introduction to EMS Systems    
EMR Safety and Wellness    
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues    
Medical Terminology    
Anatomy and Physiology    
Lifespan Development    

Section Review    

 

SECTION 2 AIRWAY AND CARDIAC RESUSCITATION



Airway  
Cardiac Resuscitation and Defibrillation 

Section Review  

 

SECTION 3 PATIENT ASSESSMENT



Patient Assessment: Scene Size-up  
Patient Assessment: Primary Survey    
Patient Assessment: History and Vital Signs  
Patient Assessment: Secondary Assessment  
Communication and Documentation  

Section Review  

 

SECTION 4 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES



Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies  
Altered Mental Status    
Medical Emergencies    

Section Review  

 

SECTION 5 TRAUMA



Overview of Trauma and Trauma Systems  
Bleeding and Shock    
Chest and Abdominal Emergencies    
Soft Tissue Injuries    
Injuries to the Head and Spine    
Musculoskeletal Injuries    
Environmental Emergencies    

Section Review

 

SECTION 6 SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS



Obstetrics and Neonatal Care    
Pediatric Emergencies   
Geriatric Patients   
Special Populations and Situations    

Section Review  

 

SECTION 7 OPERATIONS



Operations    
Incident Management    
Special Operations    
Terrorism and Natural Disasters