Academy of Medical and Public Health Services!

Academy of Medical and Public Health Services is a nonprofit humanitarian organization operated solely by volunteers and dedicated to advancing the health care of underprivileged communities in New York City.

Fall Session AMPHS Programs for Prehealth Students:

1. Pet CPR & First Aid

Description
This one-day course teaches first aid and CPR skills for dogs and cats, with an emphasis in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. You will be practicing skills on life-sized dog and cat manikins. A sampling of the skills covered in this course includes: recognizing an emergency and stabilizing a scene, safely handling an injured animal, performing an initial assessment (checking for breathing and pulse), rescue breathing (respiratory arrest), abdominal thrusts (choking emergencies), chest compressions (cardiac arrest), applying roller and pressure bandages, splinting, etc. (bleeding, soft tissue injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and environmental emergencies), and ensuring the wellbeing of an animal.

Upcoming Classes:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

2. HeartSaver First Aid

Description
This course is an entry-level first aid course for community members or non-healthcare professionals who would like to learn more about the variety of injuries and illnesses that can occur at the spur of the moment, and how to respond to these emergencies. A sampling of topics covered in this course includes: Respiratory Emergencies (Choking), Soft Tissue Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Poisonings, Bites, Stings, Drug Reactions, Slips, Trips, Falls, Nosebleeds, etc.

Examples of skills covered in this course includes: Splinting, Applying Gauze and Pressure Bandages, Applying Sling and Binders, Assisting with the Administration of Medications (Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Allergic Reactions), How to Properly use Body-Substance Isolation according to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards, etc.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.

3. ECG & Pharmacology

ECG Component:
This course teaches the concept and theory behind the lead II and 12-lead ECG. Anatomy and physiology of the heart and its conduction system is presented, along with clinical applications. This knowledge of the structure and function of the heart is then applied to abnormalities with the heart’s electrical activity. Analysis of how ECGs are related to heart function and structure is emphasized. Students will then learn to recognize and interpret basic arrhythmias, including but not limited to: sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, monomorphic and polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, first, second, and third degree heart blocks, asystole, premature atrial contractions, premature ventricular contractions, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, etc.

Pharmacology Component:
Students will learn the basics of different pharmacological agents in cardiovascular life support. Emphasis is placed on vasopressors and antiarrhythmic agents. Class of drugs, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, dosages, and other vital information are noted with great care for each drug covered.

After Each Component is Taught:
Students will then learn how the skills they learned are integrated within the ACLS algorithms for resuscitating a patient.

Upcoming Classes:

Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Registration
For more information and to register, please email hewett.chiu@amphsonline.org.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: Enjoy a 10% discount if you register at least one month in advance.


We are also a volunteer organization, so for those that are seeking internship or volunteer opportunities, please ask! Thank you and I hope you will join us!