Bites and Stings: Poisonous and Venomous wildlife found in Massachusetts (4.0 hours)
Bites and Stings
- Describe the characteristics of common venomous snakes and factors that affect the severity of a snake bite
- Describe the characteristics of common venomous spiders and factors that affect the severity of a spider bite
- Recognize the signs, symptoms and patient history associated with bites or stings
- Discuss the assessment-based approach to bites and stings
- Discuss and identify venomous snakes local to MA
- Discuss and identify venomous spiders local to MA
- Discuss poisonous marine life local to MA
- Discuss diseases of concern carried by mosquitos
- Discuss classification of ticks and the diseases of concern they carry
- Discuss common bacteria found in dog and cat bites and how to identify signs of infection
- Review treatment and protocol in the management of bites and stings
- Describe the signs and symptoms and the emergency medical care for anaphylaxis resulting from a bite or sting
National EMS Institute is accredited to teach at the BLS level.
| COURSE DATES | TIMES | LOCATION | COURSE TYPE | NAME | CON-ED HOURS | PRICE |
| FEBRUARY 6TH | 6PM-10PM | W. SPRINGFIELD | CON-ED | BITES AND STINGS | 4 | $50 |
National EMS Institute is State accredited through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Rhode Island Department of Public Health. NEI hosts nationally accredited training courses through the NREMT. National EMS Institute, Inc. reserves the right to change course times and locations to serve our students better.
