Environmental Emergency and Critical Care
The intent of the training program is to give detail information about different types of
environmental emergencies their causes and risk factors associated with them. In addition,
complications, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of these emergencies are
also discussed.
COURSE OUTCOME
At the end of this course, participants will be able to provide the appropriate
emergency care for patients in emergency situations.
[1] List the different types of environmental emergencies
[2] Describe the causes and risk factors of environmental emergencies
[3] Demonstrate the signs and symptoms of patient with different environmental
emergencies
[4] Assess an individual with the environmental emergencies
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1 – Heat stroke, causes, risk factors, sign and symptoms,
Module 2 –Complication, diagnosis, treatment and management
Module 3 – Drowning, causes, risk factors, sign and symptoms,
Module 4 Complication, diagnosis, treatment and management
Module 5 – High Altitude Syndrome, types, causes
Module 6 –sign and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management
Module 6 –Radiation Hazards, types, symptoms, prevention
Module 7 –Hypothermia, causes, risk, prevention, First Aid
Module 6 – Quiz
Module 7 – Power Point Presentation
CERTIFICATION
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
- Nursing students
- Nursing Educators
- Professionals
- Trainers
- Any other stakeholder who is interested in learning the Environmental Emergencies and Critical Care.
Level: Beginners
EVALUATION METHOD
Progress will be tested by way of quizzes and assignments at the end of each Module. Learners
must attempt the exam at the end of the course and secure at least 50% marks to obtain course
certificate.
