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What To Do In An Emergency
Injuries in Schools eTraining Slide 9
In order to minimize the immediate and long-lasting dangers a TBI may have on an individual it is important to know what to do in case of an emergency.
Types of Traumatic Brain Injury
Injuries in Schools eTraining Slide 5
A head injury causing a mild or severe traumatic brain injury can ultimately lead to changes in the brain make-up that may lead to short and long-term changes in an individual’s cognitive and motor function, sensation and emotions.
Injuries in Schools eTraining Course
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Course Contents
- Overview
- Why Are You Having This Training?
- What Is Physical Trauma?
- Impact of Physical Trauma on Children
- Types of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Severe Signs and Symptoms of TBI
- Management of a Concussion
- What NOT To Do When Physical Trauma Occurs
- What to do in an Emergency
- How To Prevent Physical Trauma
- Injuries in School Quiz
Please read and watch all the videos in the course before taking the Injuries in Schools Quiz.
The Five Rights to Proper Medication Administration
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 5
IMPORTANT
Prior to medication administration ensure that:
Medication Administration eTraining Course
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Course Contents
- Overview
- Why You Have This Training
- Importance of Proper Medication Administration
- Types of Medications Present In a School Setting
- The Five Rights to Proper Medication Administration
- Safe Medication Administration
- Requirements for Proper Medication Administration
- What NOT to Do When Administering Medications
- Medication Errors
- Medication Video
- Medication Resources
- Medication Quiz
Please read and watch all the videos in the course before taking the Medication Administration Quiz.
Safe Medication Administration
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 6
- Hand washing
- Wash hands before and after giving medication
- Disposable gloves
- Use gloves if contact with blood or bodily fluids is expected (ensure child does not have an allergy to latex if latex glove to be used)
- Wash hands before and after putting gloves on
- Dispose of gloves and other materials properly
The Impact of Epilepsy
Seizure eTraining Slide 4
Is having a seizure the same as having epilepsy?
Not necessarily. In general, seizures do not indicate epilepsy if they only occur as a result of a temporary medical condition such as a high fever, low blood sugar, alcohol or drug withdrawal, or immediately following a brain concussion. Among people who experience a seizure under such circumstances, without a history of seizures at other times, there is usually no need for ongoing treatment for epilepsy, only a need to treat the underlying medical condition.
Seizure eTraining Course
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Course Contents
- Overview
- Why you have this training
- What is Epilepsy?
- The Impact of Epilepsy
- What Causes Epilepsy?
- Seizures
- Most Common Types Of Seizures
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
- Tonic-Clonic Seizures
- Absence Seizures
- Focal aka Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Common Symptoms
- Status Epilepticus
- Triggers
- Managing Seizures
- When to call 911
- Treatment
- Seizure Video
- What You Need at School
- Seizure Resources
- Seizure Quiz
Please read and watch all the videos in the course before taking the Seizure Quiz.
Other Severe Allergy Triggers
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 6
Common causes:
- Food
- Insect stings (bees, hornets, yellow jackets)
- Medication (e.g. antibiotics, aspirin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- Latex
Uncommon causes:
- Food dependent exercise induced anaphylaxis (rare)
- Idiopathic (unknown cause) anaphylaxis
SCUSD Exposure Control Plan
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 18
A copy of the Exposure Control plan is available for review at every school site and program office.
What should I do if exposed to body fluids (e.g. needlestick, splash, human bite, or human scratch)?
- Clean injury with soap and water immediately; however, clean only with water on mucous membranes (eyes and mouth).
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Notify your supervisor right away. Complete incident report.