Accreditations and Approvals:
- Meets the guidelines for training established by OSHA
Awards and Recognition:
- People Saving People - The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation presented this Award to Emergency University Trainees from the FAA for saving the life of a 50-year old American Airlines Pilot at the 2012 ECCU Conference.
- Public Service Award for Outstanding AED Program - The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) presented the FAA with this Award at the 2012 SCAA annual meeting.
Research:
- Braun, O., (October, 2011). Can the AHA Recommendations for a PAD Program Be Effectively Implemented Nationwide Using a Combination of Personalized Medical Supervision and Extensive AED Program Software and Database Support? The Official Journal of European Resuscitation Council, Volume 82, (Supplement 1), Page S20. •Presented at the 2011 European Resuscitation Conference.
- Braun, O., (September, 2012). Success Factors for Agency-Wide Public Access Defibrillation Programs. Presented at the Emergency Cardiac Care Update Conferences(ECCU). •Hosted by the Citizen CPR Foundation in cooperation with the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Course Content:
- Emergency University’s Concussion and Traumatic Head Injury Program: This program is intended for all coaches, trainers, teachers, parents and those who support athletes and students.
- It covers:
- The common causes of concussions and other traumatic head injuries
- Signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injured persons
- Important actions you must take if you witness these signs and symptoms
- What to do when recovering from a concussion
- Conducting a Head Injury Assessment
- At the conclusion of the program, Emergency University provides a Head Injury Assessment Tool, that can be printed for your personal use based on protocols developed and approved by national and international sports organizations.