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  • Course Title: Emergency Procedures in Outpatient Departments (OPD)

    Duration: 4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By:Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This course equips healthcare professionals working in outpatient departments (OPDs) with the knowledge and skills to handle medical emergencies effectively. It covers triage, first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis management, cardiac emergencies, trauma care, and infection control during emergencies to ensure rapid and efficient patient care.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand the triage system and emergency response protocols.

    • Perform basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

    • Manage cardiac, respiratory, and neurological emergencies in OPD.

    • Provide first aid for trauma, burns, fractures, and bleeding control.

    • Handle allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, and shock conditions.

    • Implement infection control and PPE use in emergency situations.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Introduction to Emergency Response in OPD

    • Module 1: Triage & Initial Assessment in OPD

      • Identifying life-threatening vs. non-urgent cases

      • Patient prioritization in emergencies

      • OPD emergency response protocols

    • Module 2: Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR

      • Adult & pediatric CPR guidelines (AHA/BLS standards)

      • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) usage

      • Choking relief techniques

    • Assessment: Hands-on CPR and AED simulation

    Week 2: Medical Emergencies in OPD

    • Module 3: Cardiac & Respiratory Emergencies

      • Recognizing symptoms of heart attack, stroke, & arrhythmias

      • Emergency management of asthma and respiratory distress

      • Oxygen therapy and airway management

    • Module 4: Neurological & Endocrine Emergencies

      • Stroke, seizures, and loss of consciousness

      • Diabetic emergencies (hypoglycemia & hyperglycemia)

      • Rapid assessment and response techniques

    • Assessment: Case study analysis on cardiac and neurological emergencies

    Week 3: Trauma, Shock & Infection Control in Emergencies

    • Module 5: Trauma & Bleeding Control in OPD

      • First aid for fractures, burns, and wounds

      • Hemorrhage control techniques (direct pressure, tourniquets)

      • Spinal injury management in OPD settings

    • Module 6: Anaphylaxis & Shock Management

      • Recognizing and treating severe allergic reactions

      • Use of epinephrine (EpiPen) and IV fluid resuscitation

      • Handling septic, hypovolemic, and anaphylactic shock

    • Assessment: Hands-on practice with EpiPen and trauma response

    Week 4: Compliance, Safety & Final Certification

    • Module 7: Infection Control During Emergencies

      • Managing highly infectious cases in OPD

      • PPE use, isolation, and cross-contamination prevention

      • NABH & WHO emergency infection control guidelines

    • Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

      • MCQ-based test on OPD emergency procedures

      • Practical skill demonstration (CPR, triage, trauma care)

      • Certification of completion

    • Final Assessment: Emergency response drill & scenario-based evaluation

    Who Should Enroll?

    • OPD Nurses & Medical Staff

    • General Practitioners & Physicians

    • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

    • Healthcare Administrators & Hospital Staff