After successfully completing this course, students should be able to
 
Define systems of care
 
Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
 
Discuss how the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes
 
Discuss early recognition and management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), including appropriate disposition
 
Discuss early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
 
Recognize bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
 
Perform early management of bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
 
Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
 
Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
 
Recognize respiratory arrest
 
Perform early management of respiratory arrest
 
Recognize cardiac arrest
 
Perform prompt, high-quality BLS including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use
 
Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post–cardiac arrest care
 
Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team