Medical · SELF-PACED COURSE
Drowning & Submersion Emergencies
- EMR
- EMT
- AEMT
- Paramedic
Organize care after safe removal from water, including respiratory compromise and exposure concerns.
60 minutesMinimum study time
20 lessons6 modules · Self-paced
12 monthsOf course access
Learning recordAfter required completion
COURSE OVERVIEW
Learning That Fits Your Schedule
Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.
Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What You’ll Learn
- Describe a safe rescue handoff and an accurately sourced drowning timeline.
- Recognize ineffective breathing and select prompt age-appropriate respiratory support.
- Coordinate trained drowning CPR, AED use and ventilation reassessment.
- Integrate coexisting concerns, persistent symptoms and transport communication.
- Defend changing care plans in pediatric and adult drowning cases.
YOUR LEARNING PATH
Inside the Course
01Safe Rescue Handoff and Terminology
02Recognizing Respiratory Impairment
03Coordinated Resuscitation
04Trauma, Cold and Pediatric Considerations
05Recovery, Cause and Transport
06Progressive Cases and Debrief
CE approval & acceptance
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Course material is being revised. Clinical review is not yet complete.