Introduction to the EMS system -- The well-being of the first responder -- Medical, legal, and ethical issues -- The human body -- Lifting and moving patients -- Airway management -- Patient assessment -- Communications and documentation -- Professional rescuer CPR -- Medical emergencies -- Poisoning and substance abuse -- Behavioral emergencies -- Bleeding, shock, and soft-tissue injuries -- Injuries to muscles and bones -- Childbirth -- Pediatric emergencies -- Geriatric emergencies -- EMS operations -- Terrorism awareness -- Special rescue -- Supplemental skills.