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Taking Care of the Sickle Cell Patient in Emergencies:  From Diagnosis to Emergency Medical Transport to Emergency Hospital Service

Broadcast Date:  October 18, 2011
(2 hours)
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Handouts/Resources

Davis Handouts (10 pages)
Payne-Foster Handouts (5 pages)
Crawford Handouts (1 page)
Merriweather Handouts (8 pages)

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Sign-in Sheet (1 page)
EMT Sign-in Sheet (1 page)
Evaluation (1 page)
Social Worker Test (1 page)

Program Overview

Program faculty will provide an overview of general medical issues and emergency care specific to sickle cell disease and discuss ways to improve treatment in emergency departments.

For more information, view the conference flyer.

Target Audience

Nurses, social workers, EMTs, paramedics, hospital emergency room personnel, any health care worker treating patients with sickle cell disease

Contact Hours

Nurses 2 hours, Social Workers 1.75 hours, EMTs 2 hours

Contact for Technical Assistance

Call (334) 206-5618 or email ALPHTN.