Asthma is a condition that causes the airway to narrow, restricting airflow.  It is usually diagnosed in children.  Adults can develop asthma too at any time.  Treatment is geared more toward preventing asthma attacks.  There are medications used to treat an asthma attack.  An asthma attack is brought on by certain stimuli that triggers the response.  Although there are medications available to help with the attack, would you know the other steps to take to ensure the patient has a healthier outcome?

If you are a health care provider that may work in an emergency room setting or any Pediatric setting that provides care to infants, toddlers or the school age population, then you should consider taking a PALS course.  PALS means Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  This course offers certification upon successful completion.  The course goes into great detail and has a protocol set in place that all healthcare personnel follow when the emergency situation arises. Without proper intervention and fast effective care, a patient will die as a result.  Knowing the proper steps to administer effective treatment and care to the patient, you are ensuring that the patient will have a better outcome.

You can take a PALS course and become certified within 1-2 days.  Some health care facilities provide extra pay to your base pay when you obtain certifications.  Becoming certified in PALS tells your employer that you are competent in providing appropriate care to the children population.  Some positions in the medical field require you to have the certification, especially if that facility treats children.  Some facilities will transfer a child out to a facility that is equipped to handle emergency situations.  But still this does not relieve you of your responsibility and accountability of knowing how to treat a child in distress.  You should carefully consider taking a PALS course and become certified in case you are ever faced with the situation of providing care to a child that is in a life threatening situation.  It is your responsibility to provide the best care that you can give.  Don’t be caught in a situation with a child that is having an asthma attack and not know the correct way to give the care that they need and deserve from a healthcare professional.

If you have any questions, please feel free to notify me at any time. Please sign up early for our classes fill very quickly.

Thanks, Jeff Bratcher NREMT-P, CST, USN
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2010-07-10

In the next few weeks, we will see a decrease in the amount of illnesses across Georgia. The AHA has donated there time and efforts in helping people to prevent heat exhaustion. Should anyone need help, the American Red Cross is available to provide emergency shelter. The homeless has suffered in the Downtown Atlanta area due to the heat from the asphalt and concrete buildings. Fret not for the heat will soon be a distant memory.

The American Heart Association has been very proactive in promoting the ACLS Provider certification throughout the world.
Emergency room Doctors has used the many different stratigies to save lives in cardiac arrest situations. Although, the Medical Doctor can make his or her own decision they usually follow the recommendations of the American Heart Association. 

ACLS Certification Course

The staff of most major hospitals will follow the AHA protocols when addressing emergent situations. JACHO usually acts as an advocate to promote continuity of care for all medical facilities throughout the United States.

The EMS community has been very receptive to all of the new teachings coming from the AHA. In addition, the emergency room has seen a better resuscitation ratio from the previous year. Paramedics have been keen on using the BiPhasic technology to help save pediatrics. The PALS Provider Course is designed around delivering advanced life support to children. There is many discussion on the use of biphasic monitors for pediatrics. The American Heart Association does not advocate the use of this new technology for children. Be sure to follow your local protocols accordingly.

We strive to accommodate the medical professionals in our community. The PALS classes we teach are certified by the American Heart Association. Your cards will be issued immediately after the written exam. There is no waiting on your Pediatric Advanced  Life Support certification. We look forward to providing you with an PALS class in Covington, Georgia.

American Heart Association ACLS

We strive to accommodate the medical professionals in our community. The ACLS classes we teach are certified by the American Heart Association. Your cards will be issued immediately after the written exam. There is no waiting on your Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. We look forward to providing you with an ACLS class in Covington, Georgia.

If you have any questions, please feel free to notify me at any time. Please sign up early for our classes fill very quickly.

Thanks, Jeff Bratcher NREMT-P, CST, USN
Start Time: 10:30
Date: 2010-06-13