EMS Cadaver Anatomy Procedure (C.A.P.) Lab

Each December since 2006, the Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine has offered one-day seminars for emergency medical services personnel who wanted to learn more about human anatomy as well as the basic and advanced procedures used in EMS. Participants received hands-on experience, had the chance to handle specimens and got a detailed working knowledge of the human body. This was achieved through intense training led by faculty and residents. The cost was $20 per person. Check back to this web site in late fall 2008 to see if another lab will be offered.

Scenes from the First EMS C.A.P. Lab in 2006

Course Description

The Greater Dayton area is widely known for having a high emergency patient caseload in its 21 regional hospitals. Advancing the skills of area EMTs and Paramedics will yield concrete benefits for the community. This seminar provides an extraordinary educational opportunity for anyone involved in emergency medical services who wishes to receive physician instruction on anatomy, physiology, and basic and advanced procedures.

Attendees obtain experience with new and innovative products. They receive information on some of the latest technologies in EMS care and have a chance to evaluate the new equipment first-hand in the lab. Advanced simulation models provide life-like experiences and allow participants the opportunity to utilize their EMS skills while getting real-time feedback and instruction. Participants gain an understanding of human anatomy as it relates to the EMS provider in addition to being more informed on the future of EMS care.

During the day-long program, participants rotate through multiple teaching stations with small group, hands-on instruction. They also have the opportunity to perform or observe many different procedures including, but not limited to, the following:

• Oral and Nasal Intubations and advanced airway techniques (Airtraq, Gum bougie, Combitube, Easytube, King LTSD, Cobra PLA etc.)
• Cricothyroidotomy — Surgical and Percutaneous (Pertrach, quicktrach, Nutrach, etc.)
• Needle Chest Decompression
• Tube Thorocostomy
• Pericardiocentesis
• Central Venous Access
• Intraosseous Access (EZ-IO, B.I.G. IO, etc.)
• And many more...

In past courses, Continuing Education Credits were provided by the Miami Township Fire Department to all participants who complete the course. Six contact hours (three geriatric, one pediatric, one cardiac, and one trauma) were awarded.

Need more information? Contact the course directors at: procedurelab@yahoo.com