The Prometheus Factor: An Overview of RT & Fire Victims Live Broadcast

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1.5 CRCE Hour

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Frank Rando

PA/SA-C, CRT, LRT, EMT-P

Course Description

This is a live broadcast on Friday, June 26, 2026 – not an on-demand course.

Showtime:

2:00 PM	Eastern
1:00 PM	Central
12:00 PM	Mountain
11:00 AM	Mountain (AZ)
11:00 AM	Pacific

Platform: Zoom (opens 30 minutes before showtime)

Payment & Certificates: Handled on our website.

How to Register:

Purchase the course (unless you have an annual CE subscription) by clicking the Purchase This Course button on this page.
You can register for the Zoom meeting ahead of time or join the Zoom meeting starting 30 minutes prior to the class by clicking the Zoom link above.

Evaluations & Certificates:

Complete the evaluation within 30 minutes after the class to receive a certificate. Certificates are instantly issued on the Account > Certificates menu after evaluation submission. We do not email certificates.

Find the Evaluation:

You can find the evaluation using any of the options below.

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The link is always posted in the Zoom chat at the end of class
On the Real-Time Live Broadcast Schedule (Click Open Evaluation next to the course title)
Scroll down this page to the Lessons section and click Start This Lesson

Course Objectives

Understand the impact of fire-related injuries on respiratory health.
Explain the physiological effects of smoke inhalation, thermal injuries, & chemical exposure on the respiratory system.
Identify Key respiratory complications in fire victims.
Discuss airway burns, carbon monoxide poisoning, cyanide toxicity, & acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Review the role of the respiratory therapist in fire victim management.
Outline assessment techniques, including clinical evaluation & diagnostic tools (ABGs, CO-oximetry, bronchoscopy).
Explain the importance of early intervention & airway management strategies.
Discuss respiratory therapeutics & interventions.
Cover oxygen therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy for CO poisoning, mechanical ventilation strategies, & bronchodilator therapy.
Explore rehabilitation & long-term care for fire victims.
Address pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological impact, & strategies for long-term lung health.

Course Content and Evaluation

Course Materials

Prometheus Factor Full Presentation - Frank Rando