An e-learning course designed for systematic preparation for the final state examinations. It covers theoretical foundations, clinical algorithms, the Slovak legislative framework, and differential diagnosis in prehospital emergency care.

M1: Organization, Legislation, and Management of Prehospital Care

Lessons

Lesson 1.1: History, Current System, and Legislation of EMS in Slovakia and Abroad Lesson 1.2: The Integrated Rescue System (IRS) and the Organization of Prehospital Care Lesson 1.3: Types of Response Crews (RZP, RLP, RV, LZS) and Their Material-Technical Equipment Summary Test: Organization, Legislation, and Management of Prehospital Care

M2: Selected Emergency Conditions in Trauma

Lessons

Lesson 2.1: Management of the Trauma Patient in PEC (ITLS / PHTLS Algorithms) Lesson 2.2: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Trauma, and Immobilization Techniques Lesson 2.3: Chest Trauma (Tension Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Flail Chest) and Abdominal Trauma Lesson 2.4: Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fracture Fixation, and the Pelvic Binder Summary Test: Selected Emergency Conditions in Trauma

M3: Specific Environmental and Life-Threatening Syndromes

Lessons

Lesson 3.1: Compartment Syndrome – Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Urgent Management Lesson 3.2: Crush Syndrome (Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis) and Reperfusion Shock Lesson 3.3: Blast Syndrome – Pathophysiology of Shock Wave Injury (Primary to Quaternary Damage) Lesson 3.4: Thermal Injuries (Burns, Frostbite) and Field Management of Hypothermia Summary Test: Specific Environmental and Life-Threatening Syndromes

M4: Urgent Resuscitation and Critical Non-Traumatic Conditions

Lessons

Lesson 4.1: Advanced Life Support (ALS) for Adults and Children Lesson 4.2: Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and Interpretation of the 12-Lead ECG in PEC Lesson 4.3: Stroke – Prehospital Management and Triage to Stroke Centers Lesson 4.4: Shock States (Hypovolemic, Distributive, Cardiogenic, Obstructive) and Aggressive Fluid Resuscitation Summary Test: ALS Algorithms and Pharmacotherapy in Critical Conditions

M5: Clinical Pharmacology and Specific Procedures in PEC

Lessons

Lesson 5.1: Analgosedation in PEC (Diazepam and Non-Opioid/Opioid Analgesics within RZP Scope of Practice) Lesson 5.2: Airway Management (from Basic Adjuncts to Surgical Access – Cricothyrotomy) Lesson 5.3: Intravenous and Intraosseous (IO) Access in PEC: Indications and Technique Summary Test: Pharmacological Profiles and Emergency Access

M6: Management of Mass Casualty Incidents, Triage, and Emergency Logistics

Lessons

Lesson 6.1: Mass Casualty Trauma Incidents (MCI) – Activation of Standard Plans, Command Positions at the Scene Lesson 6.2: Disaster Medicine Triage Algorithms – Practical Application and Criteria of the START and JumpSTART Systems Lesson 6.3: Evacuation Logistics and Prehospital Triage – Routing Patients, Communication with KOS ZZS, and the METHANE Report Summary Test: MCI Command Tactics and Triage Protocols