Title: Assist in providing emergency aid as directed by a supervisor.
Course: Medical Assistant II (14151-II) > Section: Providing First Aid and Emergency Care

Assistance should include following procedures in providing first aid for conditions such as

- fainting/syncope
- bleeding
- shock
- anaphylactic shock
- diabetic emergency (i.e., hyper and hypo glycemia)
- heat stroke
- heart attack
- environmental emergency
- opioid overdoses
- fractures.

Assistance should also include determining when, how, and what type of additional help should be summoned.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What should a medical assistant do when a medical emergency occurs in the healthcare provider's facility?
- How is patient care affected if a medical assistant understands emergency procedures?