--- title: Handling Medical Emergencies description: Be prepared for medical emergencies. Recognize signs, provide treatment. Every second counts. Learn to help in times of need. Enroll now! image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Health%20and%20Lifestyle.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Personal Development [Handling Medical Emergencies](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2463514965#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Health%20and%20Lifestyle.png) # Handling Medical Emergencies #### $199.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Han_Med_Eme&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 2.4 #### $199.00 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Han_Med_Eme&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 24 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 42 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description If a member of your family suffered a medical emergency, you could certainly call for trained emergency medical responders, but what would you do while you're waiting for them to arrive? Every second counts during a medical emergency. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of common medical conditions and providing appropriate treatment can mean a better outcome for the patient and can greatly reduce the seriousness of the illness, which means a shorter hospital stay and lower medical costs. It's also very satisfying to know how to help someone in a time of need. This *Handling Medical Emergencies *course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner Ed2Go. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Learn to identify common medical emergencies based on their signs and symptoms - Learn how to recognize and manage chest pain, heart attack, stroke, diabetic problems, seizures, breathing difficulty, burns, and allergic reactions in adults - Learn about poisoning, fever, childhood illnesses, injuries from accidents, and the signs of abuse in children How you will benefit: - Learn how to effectively help someone in an emergency situation - Gain peace of mind knowing that you can respond appropriately if family or friends find themselves dealing with an emergency - Experience reduced stress and a greater ability to help when an emergency occurs #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Han_Med_Eme&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $199.00 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Han_Med_Eme&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu)