BLS Programs & Courses
BLS Self-Paced Courses
Airway Management and Ventilation
Airway I – Basic Airway Anatomy and Assessment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Next, the different forms of airway obstruction will be detailed. After that, essential elements of the assessment of a patient with airway compromise will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of a case study that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of basic airway anatomy and assessment can help you provide even more effective care to your patients.
Airway II – Basic Airway Management and Ventilation
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by reviewing airway anatomy and physiology. Next, basic maneuvers for securing and stabilizing the airway will be detailed. After that, techniques for establishing and maintaining adequate ventilation will be explained. This will be followed by a section which will describe the components of oxygen delivery systems. The course will conclude by identifying special considerations in airway management.
Airway III – Endotracheal Intubation
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will begin with a brief review of airway anatomy and lung volumes. Next, the indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of endotracheal intubation will be identified. This will be followed by a section that will describe the equipment needed and patient preparation for endotracheal intubation. After that, the different techniques for performing endotracheal intubation will be explained. Then, potential complications of endotracheal intubation will be identified. The course will conclude with a review of current literature concerning prehospital endotracheal intubation.
Basic Capnography
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the normal physiology of the respiratory system.
- Correlate the capnogram with the respiratory cycle.
- Describe normal capnography values.
- Identify abnormal capnography waveforms.
- Identify potential medical problems creating abnormal capnography waveforms.
Medical
Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will present allergy and anaphylaxis from pathophysiology to treatment. First, the immune system will be described with emphasis placed on how an immune system response can develop into an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Next, the pathophysiology of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis will briefly be covered. This will be followed by a brief review of the pharmacotherapy available for allergy and anaphylaxis. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case studies that will help you synthesize the material that you learned.
Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying definitions related to behavioral and psychiatric conditions. After that, the basic epidemiology of behavioral and psychiatric disorders will be listed. Next, the psychopathology of mental health disorders will be presented. This will be followed by a description of the main types of behavioral and psychiatric conditions. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients suffering from mental health emergencies will be identified. The course will conclude with a brief discussion of the medico-legal aspects of the care of mental health patients.
Cardiology I – A Review of Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. After that, basic principles of cardiac electrophysiology will be detailed. The course will conclude with a presentation of three cardiovascular case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology can help you provide even more effective care to your patients.
Cardiology II – Cardiovascular Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin with a review of the general assessment and management of patients suffering from cardiovascular emergencies. This section will include a review of the 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The remainder of the course will present case studies of cardiovascular emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Cardiology III – Chest Pain
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
One of the most common warning signs of a problem with the cardiovascular system is chest pain. In fact, greater than 10 million Americans are living with symptoms of cardiac-related chest pain. (1,1b) As a prehospital care provider, you will be at the forefront of identifying and managing persons with chest pain and can play an integral role in saving countless lives. The purpose of this course is to describe the pathophysiology of chest pain, to identify the essential elements of the assessment and management of chest pain, and to present several case studies to increase your knowledge of chest pain- related emergencies, so that you can provide an even higher level of care to your patients.
Cardiology IV – Dysrhythmias
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing essential principles of cardiac electrophysiology. After that, basic EKG analysis will be explained. Next, basic cardiac dysrhythmias will be identified. This will be followed by a section which will describe key elements of the assessment and management of a dysrhythmia patient. The course will conclude with a presentation of case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, EKGs, and basic dysrhythmias can help you provide more effective care to your patients.
Diabetic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the physiology of normal glucose metabolism. Next, the pathophysiology of diabetes will be identified. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of diabetic patients will be listed. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of diabetic emergencies can help you to provide even more effective care to your patients.
Endocrine Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Next, the pathophysiology of endocrine emergencies will be identified. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of endocrine emergencies will be listed. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of endocrine emergencies can help you to provide even more effective care to your patients.
Environmental Emergencies I – The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Temperature-Related Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying mechanisms of heat gain and heat loss within the body. Next, the process of thermoregulation will be explained (in other words, how the body maintains its normal temperature). After that, general pathophysiologic principles involving hot and cold emergencies will be covered. The course will conclude by identifying risk factors for the development of temperature-related emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies II – The Assessment and Management of Temperature- Related Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying essential elements of the assessment of patients suffering from temperature-related emergencies. After that, the management of these conditions will be detailed. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of common cases of temperature-related emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies III – Drowning Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic definitions related to drowning. In addition, the basic epidemiology and causes of these incidents will be listed. Next, the pathophysiology leading to morbidity and mortality in drowning will be presented. After that, the essential elements of the assessment and management of drowning incidents will be described. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of 3 cases of drowning-related emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies IV – Deep-Water Diving Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic principles of chemistry and physics related to deep-water diving emergencies. Next, general pathophysiologic principles involved in deep-water diving emergencies will be covered. This will be followed by a description of essential elements of the assessment and management of these patients. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of 3 cases of deep-water diving emergencies followed by a brief description of several other gas-related deep-water illnesses.
Environmental Emergencies V – High-Altitude Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic principles of chemistry and physics relevant to altitude illnesses. Next, general principles involved in high-altitude physiology will be covered. This will be followed by identifying key pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in high-altitude illness. After that, the essential elements of the assessment and management of these patients will be listed. The course will conclude with a presentation of three cases of high-altitude emergencies.
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will begin by describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. Next, the pathophysiology of pain within the GI system will be discussed. After that, the general assessment and management of patients with gastrointestinal emergencies will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of common cases of gastrointestinal emergencies.
Gynecological Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract. Next, the basic assessment and management of patients with gynecological emergencies will be listed. Last, the course will conclude with a presentation of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of common gynecological emergencies.
Hematology
The following course will begin by describing the composition and physiology of the hematologic system. Next, basic hematologic lab values will be identified. This will be followed by a discussion of blood products, blood typing, and blood transfusions. After that, the general assessment and management of patients with hematologic disorders will be explained. The course will conclude by presenting details of common hematologic conditions.
Infectious Diseases I – Overview of Microbiology and Immunology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course is the first in a series of four courses covering infectious diseases and will present an overview of the organisms that cause disease, as well as the mechanisms our body uses to fight them off.
Infectious Diseases III – The Big Five and Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course is the third in a series of four lectures covering infectious diseases and is one of two courses in the series that focuses specifically on individual infectious diseases. The first section of this course will cover the Big 5 infectious diseases in healthcare, including: HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and meningococcal meningitis. The second half of this course will cover important pediatric infectious diseases.
Infectious Diseases IV – Other Important Infectious Diseases
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course is the final course in a series of four lectures covering infectious diseases and is one of two lectures in the series that will focus specifically on individual infectious diseases. The first section will focus on common sexually transmitted diseases including: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. The second half of this course will cover other important infectious diseases not discussed in the other courses within this series.
Neurology I – Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying the basic cells of the nervous system. This will be followed by a discussion of the physiology of signaling within the nervous system. After that, the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system will be presented. The course will conclude by describing the peripheral nervous system.
Neurology II – Cerebrovascular Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will begin by identifying the basic epidemiology of cerebrovascular disorders. After that, the vascular supply to the brain will be described. In addition, the major functions of the different areas of the brain will be reviewed. This will be followed by a discussion of the pathophysiology of cerebrovascular disease. Next, the assessment and management of patients suffering from cerebrovascular emergencies will be explained. The course will conclude by presenting three cases of cerebrovascular emergencies and one case of a medical condition that can produce signs and symptoms similar to a stroke.The following course will begin by identifying the basic epidemiology of cerebrovascular disorders. After that, the vascular supply to the brain will be described. In addition, the major functions of the different areas of the brain will be reviewed. This will be followed by a discussion of the pathophysiology of cerebrovascular disease. Next, the assessment and management of patients suffering from cerebrovascular emergencies will be explained. The course will conclude by presenting three cases of cerebrovascular emergencies and one case of a medical condition that can produce signs and symptoms similar to a stroke.
Prehospital Care for the Obstetric Patient
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, as well as the changes that occur during pregnancy. After that, the stages of fetal development will be presented. Next, the general assessment and management of obstetric patients will be described, and the complications related to pregnancy will be identified. The section after that will describe the stages of normal labor and delivery, as well as the assessment and management of the patient in labor. The course will conclude by identifying the assessment and management of intrapartum and postpartum complications.
Respiratory Emergencies I – General Principles of Respiratory Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Next, the pathophysiology of respiratory emergencies will be explained. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients with respiratory emergencies will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of a case study that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of respiratory emergencies can help you provide even more effective care to your patients.
Respiratory Emergencies II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will present case studies of respiratory emergencies by highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Shock and Resuscitation
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying the different types of shock, as well as by describing their associated pathophysiology. After that, the essential elements of the assessment of patients suffering from shock will be discussed. Next, general guidelines for the management of shock, including AHA recommendations, will be described. The following section will identify adjuncts used to assist with patient resuscitation. The course will conclude by presenting case studies of shock emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as basic pathophysiology involved), and describing an initial assessment and management strategy.
Toxicology I – Basic Principles of Toxicologic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying important terms related to toxicologic emergencies and will also list the epidemiology and basic causes of these incidents. Next, fundamental principles of pharmacology will be detailed to enhance your understanding of how poisons interact with the body. In addition, basic toxidromes will be identified. After that, key principles of the pathophysiology of toxic exposures will be described. Then, essential elements of the assessment of patients suffering from a toxicologic emergency will be detailed. Following the presentation on patient assessment will be a description of the management of toxicologic emergencies. The course will conclude with a discussion of basic principles of poisoning prevention.
Toxicology II – Common Toxicologic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by reviewing key elements of the general assessment and management of toxicologic emergencies. The remainder of the course will focus on individual toxicologic emergencies, describing each substance, discussing key aspects of each emergency (such as epidemiology and pathophysiology), highlighting key signs and symptoms, and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Toxicology III – Substance Abuse
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying basic definitions related to substance abuse. In addition, the basic epidemiology of substance abuse will be listed. Next, the toxidromes of commonly abused drugs will be presented. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients suffering from an emergency related to substance abuse will be presented. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of commonly abused drugs.
Operations
Beyond the Call: Resiliency Skills for First Responder's
Credit Hours (CEUs): 3
First responders work in a high-stress field and frequently are exposed to traumatic incidents. The cumulative effect of this stress can affect mental health and contribute to issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and burnout. This can lead to seeking unhealthy ways to cope, such as alcohol or substance abuse and even suicide. First responders need tools to not just survive, but to thrive and become resilient.
In this dynamic program, First responders will learn how to break down barriers to resiliency and use 5 key coping skills to learn how to deal with the stressors they have every single day while responding to calls for service.
Crime Scenes and Violent Incidents
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will present information to reinforce your knowledge of responding to violent incidents and crime scenes. First, the course will describe how EMS crews should approach different crime scenes or violent incidents. Next, the safety tactics that can be used in dangerous situations will be explained. The section after that will describe special equipment and teams used in tactical operations. The course will conclude by describing the types of evidence found at a crime scene and by presenting the proper procedures for evidence preservation and documentation.
Emergency Medical Service Operations
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
In this course, the overview of Emergency Medical Service Operations will be reviewed. The course explains several different types of ems delivery models, emergency vehicle operations overview and the well- being of the EMS provider.
- Identify the operational function and flow of EMS Company Operations.
- Describe the phases of ambulance response.
- Identify vehicle designs and driver operator expectations.
- Review flight operations and safety.
- Discuss different forms of specialized EMS calls and equipment.
- Discuss Responder Mental Health
Multiple Casualty Incidents
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will begin by identifying the different types of and describing the initial approach to multiple casualty incidents. Next, key principles of the National Incident Management System and structural components of an Incident Command System will be described. The course will conclude by identifying how to triage patients based on the START method.
National Incident Management System and MCI
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe the role of the communications center for EMS services 2) Explain Incident Command Systems (ICS) concepts 3) Discuss the roles of the ICS officers 4) Discuss the roles of the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) officers
Rescue Awareness and Operations
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will cover general rescue awareness and operations. The course will begin by identifying the importance of safety procedures and describing the types of personal protective equipment needed to safely operate in the rescue environment. Next, the phases of a rescue operation will be described. After that, the techniques, risks, and complications of rescues involving surface water will be explained. The course will conclude with a presentation of basic principles of rescue awareness for hazardous atmosphere, highway, and hazardous terrain operations.
Patient Assessment
Emergency Medical Information Service
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
This course reflects continuing efforts to provide information that will improve the understanding and use of medical identification and EMIS. Awareness, recognition, and proactive use of medical identification systems by emergency response personnel can make a difference in patient care if used in support of the patient assessment and treatment. Remember, knowledge is power.
Patient Assessment I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing how to analyze dispatch information. Next, the process of performing a scene size-up will be identified. After that, the steps involved in assessing a patient’s mental status will be listed. This will be followed by a discussion of how to form an initial impression. Next, the SAMPLE history will be described. After that, a description of the vital signs will be provided. Then, the process formulating a general impression will be detailed. The course will conclude with a presentation of two case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of initial patient assessment can help you to provide even more effective care to your patients.
Patient Assessment II – Key Aspects of the Patient History
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will begin by describing key guidelines for establishing a good rapport with your patient. Next, important issues to consider when questioning a patient will be identified. The course will conclude by identifying ways to obtain a structured patient history. Pediatric cases are only 10 percent of our call volume, and they inherently scare us. Because EMS providers do not care for pediatric patients regularly, these cases may push us out of our comfort zone when it is time to care for and comfort these patients. With exposure, experience, and most important, frequent and correct training, EMS providers can become confident and competent in treating pediatric patients. The most important aspects of treating a pediatric patient are assessment and optimizing ventilation and oxygenation. This course will cover the many aspects of assessment, including common pediatric emergencies, assessment techniques, and will provide an overview of congenital heart defects in children.
Rapid Trauma Assessment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The rapid trauma assessment is a systematic, structured approach to trauma assessment that allows you to gather information in a head-to- toe manner as quickly and accurately as possible and, when properly and carefully utilized, will minimize omissions and mistakes so that you can formulate a clear picture of your patient's condition. The following course will begin by identifying the steps involved in the rapid trauma assessment and by describing key findings for each step. Next, the course will present reasons to interrupt the rapid trauma assessment and initiate transport. The course will conclude by describing the steps involved in the secondary assessment following a rapid trauma assessment.
Pediatrics
Abuse I – Pediatric Maltreatment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by defining various terms pertaining to pediatric abuse and neglect. The epidemiology of pediatric maltreatment will then be identified. After that, risk factors for victims and perpetrators of child abuse will be discussed. Next, the consequences of pediatric abuse and neglect will be listed. This will be followed by a presentation of essential elements of the assessment and management of pediatric abuse and neglect. The course will conclude with a discussion of the medical-legal aspects pediatric maltreatment.
Congenital Cardiovascular Disorders
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by explaining the general concept of nutrient transport in an organism and describing why a cardiovascular system is necessary in more complex forms of life. This will be followed by identifying the general processes involved in heart formation. After that, a detailed example of a defect that could arise as a result of an error in one of the formative processes will be discussed. Several cases will then be presented which encompass some of the most common congenital cardiac anomalies. Each case will provide a brief clinical vignette, followed by an explanation of the relevant historical and physical exam elements. In addition, each case will provide a description of the particular anomaly, present a general management plan, discuss the potential complications of each anomaly, as well as provide a brief explanation of options for the medical and surgical treatment of these patients.The following course will begin by explaining the general concept of nutrient transport in an organism and describing why a cardiovascular system is necessary in more complex forms of life. This will be followed by identifying the general processes involved in heart formation. After that, a detailed example of a defect that could arise as a result of an error in one of the formative processes will be discussed. Several cases will then be presented which encompass some of the most common congenital cardiac anomalies. Each case will provide a brief clinical vignette, followed by an explanation of the relevant historical and physical exam elements. In addition, each case will provide a description of the particular anomaly, present a general management plan, discuss the potential complications of each anomaly, as well as provide a brief explanation of options for the medical and surgical treatment of these patients.
Pediatric Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the developmental stages of pediatric patients.
- Identify anatomical and physiological considerations for pediatric patients.
- Explain assessment techniques for pediatric trauma patients.
- Identify signs and symptoms related to specific injuries in pediatric patients.
- Describe appropriate management techniques for pediatric trauma patients.
Pediatrics I – Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Care
Credit Hours (CEUs): 3
The following course will begin by identifying basic definitions and epidemiology pertaining to pediatric emergencies. After that, differences in the anatomy and physiology of infants, children, and adults will be described. Next, developmental milestones and their implications for prehospital care will be presented. The course will conclude by listing essential elements of the assessment and management of pediatric patients.
Preparatory
Current Issues in Wellness
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by defining wellness, describing why it is often neglected, and identifying how to work towards achieving it. After that, each of the specific components of wellness will be described. First, physical well-being will be discussed. This section will cover several elements of physical well-being, including weight maintenance, proper nutrition, physical fitness, disease prevention, and job safety. Next, emotional and mental well-being will be covered. These sections will include an explanation of the causes, phases, and general management of stress, a description of the stages of grieving, as well as general recommendations for dealing with the family of a dead or dying patient.
EMS Communications
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will present basic elements of interpersonal communication and key aspects of communications systems utilized in EMS. The course will begin by describing the basic elements of interpersonal communication necessary to convey information. Next, the course will present the different methods of communication used in the EMS. The course will conclude by describing the role of dispatch in EMS communications, as well as by identifying procedures for communicating with the various members of an EMS system.
EMS Future Initiatives
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.75
Within this course, the student will learn about the concepts associated with evidence-based medicine and practice including the expanding scope of practice for EMS providers. Also discussed will be the concept of alternative transport locations for EMS providers and how training for EMS integrates new technologies and skills. To close the student will examine emerging trends in EMS.
Ethics in EMS
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Explain the meaning of Ethics. 2) Identify where medical ethics originated and how it progressed. 3) Describe instances where the USA violated ethical standards. 4) Explain basic principles of the Nuremburg Code and the Declaration of Helsinki.
The Emergency Medical Services – Past, Present & Future
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.25
The following course will begin by reviewing the history of the Emergency Medical Services. After that, the current state of the EMS and the roles of the personnel within the system will be discussed. The course will conclude by elaborating on provisions to improve the delivery of emergency care, as set forth in three key EMS documents published over the last 20 years.
The EMS and Public Health
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The purpose of this course is to describe how you and your EMS agency can participate in public health promotion and injury prevention. The course will begin by presenting basic epidemiology concerning injury and illness. After that general principles of effective public health promotion will be explained. Next, your function as a role model for wellness and job safety will be described. The course will conclude by identifying your current and expanding roles in injury prevention and other community health interventions, as well as explaining the role of an EMS organization in health promotion.The purpose of this course is to describe how you and your EMS agency can participate in public health promotion and injury prevention. The course will begin by presenting basic epidemiology concerning injury and illness. After that general principles of effective public health promotion will be explained. Next, your function as a role model for wellness and job safety will be described. The course will conclude by identifying your current and expanding roles in injury prevention and other community health interventions, as well as explaining the role of an EMS organization in health promotion.
Special Considerations
Abuse II – Elder Maltreatment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by defining various terms pertaining to elder maltreatment. The epidemiology of elder abuse and neglect will then be identified. After that, risk factors for victims and perpetrators of elder maltreatment will be discussed. Next, essential principles of the assessment and management of elder maltreatment will be presented. The course will conclude with a discussion of the medical-legal aspects of elder maltreatment.
Abuse III – Intimate Partner Violence
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by defining terms pertaining to intimate partner violence. Next, the epidemiology of intimate partner violence as well as key risk factors for victims and perpetrators will be listed. This will be followed by a description of the consequences of IPV. The course will conclude by presenting key elements of the assessment and management of victims of intimate partner violence
Caring for Patients with Special Challenges
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic guidelines for dealing with patients with special challenges. The next several sections of the course will explain the causes, identification, and management of patients with special challenges.
Geriatrics I – Introduction to Geriatric Emergency Care
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying the changes associated with aging that occur in the various organ systems of the body. After that, the effects of polypharmacy, pharmacokinetics, and noncompliance with medications in the geriatric population will be explained. Next, the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of common geriatric diseases and disorders will be presented. The course will conclude by describing the assessment and management of geriatric trauma patients, geriatric patients with temperature-related emergencies, as well as geriatric patients suffering from toxicological emergencies.
Trauma
Abdominal Trauma Part I – General Principles of Abdominal Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin with a review of pertinent abdominal anatomy. Next, mechanisms of injury involved in abdominal trauma will be discussed. This will be followed by a presentation of the pathophysiology of abdominal trauma and a description of the types of abdominal pain. The course will conclude by detailing the general assessment and management of patients suffering from abdominal trauma.
Abdominal Trauma Part II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will present case studies of abdominal trauma emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as the pathophysiology and epidemiology), suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy, and listing some complications of each particular traumatic abdominal injury.
Burn Emergencies I – General Principles of Burn Injuries
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin. Next, the classification of burns will be discussed. This will be followed by a presentation of the pathophysiology of burns and their associated complications. After that, a general assessment and management plan for burn patients will be described. The course will conclude with a presentation on burn prevention efforts.
Burn Emergencies II – Burn Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin with a review of the assessment and management of patients suffering from burns. The remainder of the course will present case studies of burn emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Head Trauma and Brain Injuries
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Identify the anatomy of the cranial vault. 2) Explain the pathophysiology of brain injuries. 3) Describe the effects of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP, for short). 4) Explain the general assessment and management of patients with brain injuries.
Overview of Musculoskeletal Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Musculoskeletal injuries are commonly encountered by EMS providers. This course defines musculoskeletal injuries including the review of the anatomy and physiology of bones and joints as well as injury patterns. This course will also review the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Soft Tissue Trauma I – General Principles of Soft Tissue Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying the anatomy and physiology of the skin. This will be followed by a description of the process of wound healing. After that, the different types of soft tissue injuries will be identified. Next, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients with soft tissue trauma will be listed. This will be followed by a discussion on special management considerations in soft tissue trauma. The course will conclude with a discussion of the complications of soft tissue trauma.
Soft Tissue Trauma II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will present case studies of soft tissue trauma emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as the pathophysiology and basic epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Spinal Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and the spinal column.
- Identify the mechanisms of injury involved in spinal trauma and the pathophysiology of spinal trauma.
- Explain the assessment and management of spinal trauma, including a discussion on the use of backboards.
Thoracic Trauma I – General Principles of Thoracic Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin with a review of pertinent thoracic anatomy. Next, mechanisms of injury involved in thoracic trauma will be discussed. This will be followed by a presentation of the different types of thoracic traumatic injuries. The course will conclude by describing essential principles of the assessment and management of patients suffering from thoracic trauma.
Thoracic Trauma II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will present case studies of thoracic trauma emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
BLS Virtual, Instructor Led Programs
8-Hour NCCP EMR Refresher
This refresher program for the Emergency Medical Responder meets the model introduced by the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). NREMT accepted and CAPCE accredited. The program covers:
- Airway, Respiratory, and Ventilation (1 hours)
- Cardiovascular (2.5 hours)
- Trauma (0.5 hours)
- Medical (3 hours)
- Operations (1 hours)
Airway Management & Ventilation – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the structures necessary for airway management and ventilation of a patient. It covers airway management for a patient in respiratory distress discussing some non-invasive measuring devices including airway adjuncts.
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
- Review cardiac A&P
- Discuss how the AHA and ECC develop guidelines
- Review of adult cardiac arrest management
- Review pediatric cardiac arrest management
- Review of adult post-arrest management
EMS Operations Part I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
- Describe and understand Crew Resource Management.
- Identify the benefits and the problems with implementing CRM.
- Define evidence based practice.
- Explain why EMS needs to be involved in research.
- Understand the scientific methods
- Understand the differences between types of research methods.
Medical 1 BLS Obstetrics
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Obstetrical emergencies present many challenges to the EMS Professional. Within this session, you will:
- Discuss maternal changes associated with pregnancy.
- Review obstetrical terminology.
- Review of common obstetrical coexisting medical disorders.
- Review various pathologies for the pregnant patient.
- Review and discuss the various types of abortions.
- Review and discuss the different stages of labor.
- Review abnormal presentations with labor and delivery.
- Review and understand postpartum depression.
- Describe the components of a mental status examination in the pregnant patient.
- Review, discuss and understand the risk factors and treatments for mental illness and postpartum depression.
20-Hour NCCP EMT Refresher
This refresher program for the EMT meets the model introduced by the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). NREMT accepted and CAPCE accredited. The Program covers:
- Airway, Respiratory, and Ventilation (1.5 hours)
- Cardiovascular (6 hours)
- Trauma (1.5 hours)
- Medical (6 hours)
- Operations (5 hours)
Airway Management & Ventilation – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the structures necessary for airway management and ventilation of a patient. It covers airway management for a patient in respiratory distress discussing some non-invasive measuring devices including airway adjuncts.
Cardiology 2 – Cardiac Arrest in Children
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Most pediatric cardiac arrests occur in children younger than one year of age and 90% occur secondary to hypoxia due to respiratory failure. There are many causes of pediatric cardiac arrest including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), submersion/near-drowning, trauma, and sepsis. In this course, the BLS provider will:
- Review causes of cardiac arrest.
- Review chest compressions and techniques.
- Review ventilation-to-compression ratio.
- Review airway management in the arrest patient.
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
- Review cardiac A&P
- Discuss how the AHA and ECC develop guidelines
- Review of adult cardiac arrest management
- Review pediatric cardiac arrest management
- Review of adult post-arrest management
EMS Operations Part I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
- Describe and understand Crew Resource Management.
- Identify the benefits and the problems with implementing CRM.
- Define evidence based practice.
- Explain why EMS needs to be involved in research.
- Understand the scientific methods
- Understand the differences between types of research methods.
EMS Operations Part II
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
As the EMS profession continues to evolve, understanding and identifying professional behaviors in EMS is important. In this course, the EMS provider will understand provider hygiene, safety and vaccinations. Also included will be ambulance safety, EMS Culture of Safety, and Pediatric Transport.
Medical 1 BLS Obstetrics
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Obstetrical emergencies present many challenges to the EMS Professional. Within this session, you will:
- Discuss maternal changes associated with pregnancy.
- Review obstetrical terminology.
- Review of common obstetrical coexisting medical disorders.
- Review various pathologies for the pregnant patient.
- Review and discuss the various types of abortions.
- Review and discuss the different stages of labor.
- Review abnormal presentations with labor and delivery.
- Review and understand postpartum depression.
- Describe the components of a mental status examination in the pregnant patient.
- Review, discuss and understand the risk factors and treatments for mental illness and postpartum depression.
Medical Emergencies – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course covers various neurologic emergencies including: stroke, seizures, and dementia. Because some neurologic conditions are not easily detected, the provider must have a high index of suspicion with patients who present with altered states of consciousness. This session will remind the provider of the variety of signs and symptoms associated with neurologic emergencies and disorders, and what treatments the provider can provide. Coupled with this session it will include safe and effective treatment for patients experiences a psychiatric emergency and a review of toxicological emergencies – opioids.
Medical Emergencies – Section B
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course includes injuries/illnesses associated with the abdominal and gastrointestinal systems. Though rarely life threatening, a host of systemic issues can arise from undetected/untreated conditions related to the patient’s abdomen and/or GI tract. This session also serves to remind the provider of the location of the various abdominal organs, as well as signs and symptoms associated with the inflammation of certain organs.
Also reviewed in this course is heat-related emergencies and their correlated treatments
Medical Emergencies – Section D
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review medication delivery routes and benefits too each. It will also include a section on pain management and ways EMS providers can be better advocates in treating patients presenting with pain.
ALS Programs & Courses
ALS Self-Paced Courses
Airway Management and Ventilation
Airway I – Basic Airway Anatomy and Assessment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Next, the different forms of airway obstruction will be detailed. After that, essential elements of the assessment of a patient with airway compromise will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of a case study that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of basic airway anatomy and assessment can help you provide even more effective care to your patients.
Airway II – Basic Airway Management and Ventilation
The following course will begin by reviewing airway anatomy and physiology. Next, basic maneuvers for securing and stabilizing the airway will be detailed. After that, techniques for establishing and maintaining adequate ventilation will be explained. This will be followed by a section which will describe the components of oxygen delivery systems. The course will conclude by identifying special considerations in airway management.
Airway III – Endotracheal Intubation
The following course will begin with a brief review of airway anatomy and lung volumes. Next, the indications, contraindications, advantages, and disadvantages of endotracheal intubation will be identified. This will be followed by a section that will describe the equipment needed and patient preparation for endotracheal intubation. After that, the different techniques for performing endotracheal intubation will be explained. Then, potential complications of endotracheal intubation will be identified. The course will conclude with a review of current literature concerning prehospital endotracheal intubation.
Basic Capnography
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the normal physiology of the respiratory system.
- Correlate the capnogram with the respiratory cycle.
- Describe normal capnography values.
- Identify abnormal capnography waveforms.
- Identify potential medical problems creating abnormal capnography waveforms.
Rapid Sequence Intubation
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define RSI-specific terminology and describe the history of RSI.
- Identify the physiology of Acetylcholine and describe medications used in RSI.
- List indications and contraindications of RSI.
- Describe the steps involved in performing RSI, including: airway assessment, pre-oxygenation, proper patient positioning, and preparing the necessary equipment.
- Define a failed airway and describe the proper procedures for treating a patient with a failed airway.
- Explain how to troubleshoot a decompensating post-intubation patient.
Medical
Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will present allergy and anaphylaxis from pathophysiology to treatment. First, the immune system will be described with emphasis placed on how an immune system response can develop into an allergic or anaphylactic reaction. Next, the pathophysiology of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis will briefly be covered. This will be followed by a brief review of the pharmacotherapy available for allergy and anaphylaxis. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case studies that will help you synthesize the material that you learned.
Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying definitions related to behavioral and psychiatric conditions. After that, the basic epidemiology of behavioral and psychiatric disorders will be listed. Next, the psychopathology of mental health disorders will be presented. This will be followed by a description of the main types of behavioral and psychiatric conditions. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients suffering from mental health emergencies will be identified. The course will conclude with a brief discussion of the medico-legal aspects of the care of mental health patients.
Cardiology I – A Review of Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. After that, basic principles of cardiac electrophysiology will be detailed. The course will conclude with a presentation of three cardiovascular case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology can help you provide even more effective care to your patients.
Cardiology II – Cardiovascular Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin with a review of the general assessment and management of patients suffering from cardiovascular emergencies. This section will include a review of the 2015 AHA guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The remainder of the course will present case studies of cardiovascular emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Cardiology III – Chest Pain
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
One of the most common warning signs of a problem with the cardiovascular system is chest pain. In fact, greater than 10 million Americans are living with symptoms of cardiac-related chest pain. (1,1b) As a prehospital care provider, you will be at the forefront of identifying and managing persons with chest pain and can play an integral role in saving countless lives. The purpose of this course is to describe the pathophysiology of chest pain, to identify the essential elements of the assessment and management of chest pain, and to present several case studies to increase your knowledge of chest pain- related emergencies, so that you can provide an even higher level of care to your patients.
Cardiology IV – Dysrhythmias
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing essential principles of cardiac electrophysiology. After that, basic EKG analysis will be explained. Next, basic cardiac dysrhythmias will be identified. This will be followed by a section which will describe key elements of the assessment and management of a dysrhythmia patient. The course will conclude with a presentation of case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, EKGs, and basic dysrhythmias can help you provide more effective care to your patients.
Diabetic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the physiology of normal glucose metabolism. Next, the pathophysiology of diabetes will be identified. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of diabetic patients will be listed. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of diabetic emergencies can help you to provide even more effective care to your patients.
Endocrine Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Next, the pathophysiology of endocrine emergencies will be identified. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of endocrine emergencies will be listed. The course will conclude with a presentation of several case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of endocrine emergencies can help you to provide even more effective care to your patients.
Environmental Emergencies I – The Physiology and Pathophysiology of Temperature-Related Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying mechanisms of heat gain and heat loss within the body. Next, the process of thermoregulation will be explained (in other words, how the body maintains its normal temperature). After that, general pathophysiologic principles involving hot and cold emergencies will be covered. The course will conclude by identifying risk factors for the development of temperature-related emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies II – The Assessment and Management of Temperature- Related Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying essential elements of the assessment of patients suffering from temperature-related emergencies. After that, the management of these conditions will be detailed. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of common cases of temperature-related emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies III – Drowning Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic definitions related to drowning. In addition, the basic epidemiology and causes of these incidents will be listed. Next, the pathophysiology leading to morbidity and mortality in drowning will be presented. After that, the essential elements of the assessment and management of drowning incidents will be described. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of 3 cases of drowning-related emergencies.
Environmental Emergencies IV – Deep-Water Diving Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic principles of chemistry and physics related to deep-water diving emergencies. Next, general pathophysiologic principles involved in deep-water diving emergencies will be covered. This will be followed by a description of essential elements of the assessment and management of these patients. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of 3 cases of deep-water diving emergencies followed by a brief description of several other gas-related deep-water illnesses.
Environmental Emergencies V – High-Altitude Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic principles of chemistry and physics relevant to altitude illnesses. Next, general principles involved in high-altitude physiology will be covered. This will be followed by identifying key pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in high-altitude illness. After that, the essential elements of the assessment and management of these patients will be listed. The course will conclude with a presentation of three cases of high-altitude emergencies.
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will begin by describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract. Next, the pathophysiology of pain within the GI system will be discussed. After that, the general assessment and management of patients with gastrointestinal emergencies will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of common cases of gastrointestinal emergencies.
Gynecological Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract. Next, the basic assessment and management of patients with gynecological emergencies will be listed. Last, the course will conclude with a presentation of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of common gynecological emergencies.
Hematology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the composition and physiology of the hematologic system. Next, basic hematologic lab values will be identified. This will be followed by a discussion of blood products, blood typing, and blood transfusions. After that, the general assessment and management of patients with hematologic disorders will be explained. The course will conclude by presenting details of common hematologic conditions.
Infectious Diseases I – Overview of Microbiology and Immunology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course is the first in a series of four courses covering infectious diseases and will present an overview of the organisms that cause disease, as well as the mechanisms our body uses to fight them off.
Infectious Diseases III – The Big Five and Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course is the third in a series of four lectures covering infectious diseases and is one of two courses in the series that focuses specifically on individual infectious diseases. The first section of this course will cover the Big 5 infectious diseases in healthcare, including: HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and meningococcal meningitis. The second half of this course will cover important pediatric infectious diseases.
Infectious Diseases IV – Other Important Infectious Diseases
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course is the final course in a series of four lectures covering infectious diseases and is one of two lectures in the series that will focus specifically on individual infectious diseases. The first section will focus on common sexually transmitted diseases including: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. The second half of this course will cover other important infectious diseases not discussed in the other courses within this series.
Neonatal Defects
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course with identify causes of neonatal birth defects. It will explain the presentation, methods for assessment, and emergent treatment at birth for:
- Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)
- Cleft lip and cleft palate
- Atrioventricular septal defect
- Intestinal atresia/stenosis
- Gastrochisis
Neonatal Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
As a Paramedic, providing care to a neonatal patient is stressful and challenging. This course will provide an overview on:
- Discuss the prevalence of neonatal resuscitation
- Identify the assessment steps for a newborn
- Discuss the delivery of a newborn
- Explain the Neonatal Resuscitation algorithm for resuscitating the newborn
- Select the right equipment for resuscitation of the newborn
Neurological Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify and explain the anatomy and physiology of the neurological system of the human body.
- Describe a systematic approach to assessing a patient with a neurological emergency.
- List and define commonly found neurological problems that patient’s present with.
- Use physical exam findings and assessments to form a field diagnosis for the patient.
Neurology I – Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying the basic cells of the nervous system. This will be followed by a discussion of the physiology of signaling within the nervous system. After that, the anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system will be presented. The course will conclude by describing the peripheral nervous system.
Neurology II – Cerebrovascular Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will begin by identifying the basic epidemiology of cerebrovascular disorders. After that, the vascular supply to the brain will be described. In addition, the major functions of the different areas of the brain will be reviewed. This will be followed by a discussion of the pathophysiology of cerebrovascular disease. Next, the assessment and management of patients suffering from cerebrovascular emergencies will be explained. The course will conclude by presenting three cases of cerebrovascular emergencies and one case of a medical condition that can produce signs and symptoms similar to a stroke.
Prehospital Care for the Obstetric Patient
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system, as well as the changes that occur during pregnancy. After that, the stages of fetal development will be presented. Next, the general assessment and management of obstetric patients will be described, and the complications related to pregnancy will be identified. The section after that will describe the stages of normal labor and delivery, as well as the assessment and management of the patient in labor. The course will conclude by identifying the assessment and management of intrapartum and postpartum complications.
Respiratory Emergencies I – General Principles of Respiratory Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by describing the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Next, the pathophysiology of respiratory emergencies will be explained. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients with respiratory emergencies will be identified. The course will conclude with a presentation of a case study that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of respiratory emergencies can help you provide even more effective care to your patients.
Respiratory Emergencies II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2.5
The following course will present case studies of respiratory emergencies by highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Shock and Resuscitation
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying the different types of shock, as well as by describing their associated pathophysiology. After that, the essential elements of the assessment of patients suffering from shock will be discussed. Next, general guidelines for the management of shock, including AHA recommendations, will be described. The following section will identify adjuncts used to assist with patient resuscitation. The course will conclude by presenting case studies of shock emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as basic pathophysiology involved), and describing an initial assessment and management strategy.
Toxicology I – Basic Principles of Toxicologic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying important terms related to toxicologic emergencies and will also list the epidemiology and basic causes of these incidents. Next, fundamental principles of pharmacology will be detailed to enhance your understanding of how poisons interact with the body. In addition, basic toxidromes will be identified. After that, key principles of the pathophysiology of toxic exposures will be described. Then, essential elements of the assessment of patients suffering from a toxicologic emergency will be detailed. Following the presentation on patient assessment will be a description of the management of toxicologic emergencies. The course will conclude with a discussion of basic principles of poisoning prevention.
Toxicology II – Common Toxicologic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by reviewing key elements of the general assessment and management of toxicologic emergencies. The remainder of the course will focus on individual toxicologic emergencies, describing each substance, discussing key aspects of each emergency (such as epidemiology and pathophysiology), highlighting key signs and symptoms, and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Toxicology III – Substance Abuse
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying basic definitions related to substance abuse. In addition, the basic epidemiology of substance abuse will be listed. Next, the toxidromes of commonly abused drugs will be presented. After that, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients suffering from an emergency related to substance abuse will be presented. The course will conclude with a detailed presentation of commonly abused drugs.
Operations
Beyond the Call: Resiliency Skills for First Responder's
Credit Hours (CEUs): 3
First responders work in a high-stress field and frequently are exposed to traumatic incidents. The cumulative effect of this stress can affect mental health and contribute to issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression and burnout. This can lead to seeking unhealthy ways to cope, such as alcohol or substance abuse and even suicide. First responders need tools to not just survive, but to thrive and become resilient.
In this dynamic program, First responders will learn how to break down barriers to resiliency and use 5 key coping skills to learn how to deal with the stressors they have every single day while responding to calls for service.
Crime Scenes and Violent Incidents
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will present information to reinforce your knowledge of responding to violent incidents and crime scenes. First, the course will describe how EMS crews should approach different crime scenes or violent incidents. Next, the safety tactics that can be used in dangerous situations will be explained. The section after that will describe special equipment and teams used in tactical operations. The course will conclude by describing the types of evidence found at a crime scene and by presenting the proper procedures for evidence preservation and documentation.
Emergency Medical Service Operations
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
In this course, the overview of Emergency Medical Service Operations will be reviewed. The course explains several different types of ems delivery models, emergency vehicle operations overview and the well- being of the EMS provider.
- Identify the operational function and flow of EMS Company Operations.
- Describe the phases of ambulance response.
- Identify vehicle designs and driver operator expectations.
- Review flight operations and safety.
- Discuss different forms of specialized EMS calls and equipment.
- Discuss Responder Mental Health
Multiple Casualty Incidents
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will begin by identifying the different types of and describing the initial approach to multiple casualty incidents. Next, key principles of the National Incident Management System and structural components of an Incident Command System will be described. The course will conclude by identifying how to triage patients based on the START method.
National Incident Management System and MCI
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Describe the role of the communications center for EMS services 2) Explain Incident Command Systems (ICS) concepts 3) Discuss the roles of the ICS officers 4) Discuss the roles of the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) officers
Rescue Awareness and Operations
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will cover general rescue awareness and operations. The course will begin by identifying the importance of safety procedures and describing the types of personal protective equipment needed to safely operate in the rescue environment. Next, the phases of a rescue operation will be described. After that, the techniques, risks, and complications of rescues involving surface water will be explained. The course will conclude with a presentation of basic principles of rescue awareness for hazardous atmosphere, highway, and hazardous terrain operations.
Patient Assessment
Emergency Medical Information Service
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
This course reflects continuing efforts to provide information that will improve the understanding and use of medical identification and EMIS. Awareness, recognition, and proactive use of medical identification systems by emergency response personnel can make a difference in patient care if used in support of the patient assessment and treatment. Remember, knowledge is power.
Patient Assessment I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by describing how to analyze dispatch information. Next, the process of performing a scene size-up will be identified. After that, the steps involved in assessing a patient’s mental status will be listed. This will be followed by a discussion of how to form an initial impression. Next, the SAMPLE history will be described. After that, a description of the vital signs will be provided. Then, the process formulating a general impression will be detailed. The course will conclude with a presentation of two case studies that will demonstrate how increasing your knowledge of initial patient assessment can help you to provide even more effective care to your patients.
Patient Assessment II – Key Aspects of the Patient History
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will begin by describing key guidelines for establishing a good rapport with your patient. Next, important issues to consider when questioning a patient will be identified. The course will conclude by identifying ways to obtain a structured patient history. Pediatric cases are only 10 percent of our call volume, and they inherently scare us. Because EMS providers do not care for pediatric patients regularly, these cases may push us out of our comfort zone when it is time to care for and comfort these patients. With exposure, experience, and most important, frequent and correct training, EMS providers can become confident and competent in treating pediatric patients. The most important aspects of treating a pediatric patient are assessment and optimizing ventilation and oxygenation. This course will cover the many aspects of assessment, including common pediatric emergencies, assessment techniques, and will provide an overview of congenital heart defects in children.
Rapid Trauma Assessment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The rapid trauma assessment is a systematic, structured approach to trauma assessment that allows you to gather information in a head-to- toe manner as quickly and accurately as possible and, when properly and carefully utilized, will minimize omissions and mistakes so that you can formulate a clear picture of your patient's condition. The following course will begin by identifying the steps involved in the rapid trauma assessment and by describing key findings for each step. Next, the course will present reasons to interrupt the rapid trauma assessment and initiate transport. The course will conclude by describing the steps involved in the secondary assessment following a rapid trauma assessment.
Pediatrics
Abuse I – Pediatric Maltreatment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by defining various terms pertaining to pediatric abuse and neglect. The epidemiology of pediatric maltreatment will then be identified. After that, risk factors for victims and perpetrators of child abuse will be discussed. Next, the consequences of pediatric abuse and neglect will be listed. This will be followed by a presentation of essential elements of the assessment and management of pediatric abuse and neglect. The course will conclude with a discussion of the medical-legal aspects pediatric maltreatment.
Congenital Cardiovascular Disorders
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by explaining the general concept of nutrient transport in an organism and describing why a cardiovascular system is necessary in more complex forms of life. This will be followed by identifying the general processes involved in heart formation. After that, a detailed example of a defect that could arise as a result of an error in one of the formative processes will be discussed. Several cases will then be presented which encompass some of the most common congenital cardiac anomalies. Each case will provide a brief clinical vignette, followed by an explanation of the relevant historical and physical exam elements. In addition, each case will provide a description of the particular anomaly, present a general management plan, discuss the potential complications of each anomaly, as well as provide a brief explanation of options for the medical and surgical treatment of these patients.
Pediatric Assessment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Pediatric cases are only 10 percent of our call volume, and they inherently scare us. Because EMS providers do not care for pediatric patients regularly, these cases may push us out of our comfort zone when it is time to care for and comfort these patients. With exposure, experience, and most important, frequent and correct training, EMS providers can become confident and competent in treating pediatric patients. The most important aspects of treating a pediatric patient are assessment and optimizing ventilation and oxygenation. This course will cover the many aspects of assessment, including common pediatric emergencies, assessment techniques, and will provide an overview of congenital heart defects in children.
Pediatric Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the developmental stages of pediatric patients.
- Identify anatomical and physiological considerations for pediatric patients.
- Explain assessment techniques for pediatric trauma patients.
- Identify signs and symptoms related to specific injuries in pediatric patients.
- Describe appropriate management techniques for pediatric trauma patients.
Pediatrics I – Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Care
Credit Hours (CEUs): 3
The following course will begin by identifying basic definitions and epidemiology pertaining to pediatric emergencies. After that, differences in the anatomy and physiology of infants, children, and adults will be described. Next, developmental milestones and their implications for prehospital care will be presented. The course will conclude by listing essential elements of the assessment and management of pediatric patients.
Preparatory
Autonomic Nervous System and Associated Pharmacology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the anatomy and divisions of the nervous system.
- Explain the physiology of neurotransmitters, synapses, and receptors.
- Describe the different classes of drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system.
Current Issues in Wellness
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by defining wellness, describing why it is often neglected, and identifying how to work towards achieving it. After that, each of the specific components of wellness will be described. First, physical well-being will be discussed. This section will cover several elements of physical well-being, including weight maintenance, proper nutrition, physical fitness, disease prevention, and job safety. Next, emotional and mental well-being will be covered. These sections will include an explanation of the causes, phases, and general management of stress, a description of the stages of grieving, as well as general recommendations for dealing with the family of a dead or dying patient.
EMS Communications
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
The following course will present basic elements of interpersonal communication and key aspects of communications systems utilized in EMS. The course will begin by describing the basic elements of interpersonal communication necessary to convey information. Next, the course will present the different methods of communication used in the EMS. The course will conclude by describing the role of dispatch in EMS communications, as well as by identifying procedures for communicating with the various members of an EMS system.
EMS Future Initiatives
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.75
Within this course, the student will learn about the concepts associated with evidence-based medicine and practice including the expanding scope of practice for EMS providers. Also discussed will be the concept of alternative transport locations for EMS providers and how training for EMS integrates new technologies and skills. To close the student will examine emerging trends in EMS.
Ethics in EMS
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Explain the meaning of Ethics. 2) Identify where medical ethics originated and how it progressed. 3) Describe instances where the USA violated ethical standards. 4) Explain basic principles of the Nuremburg Code and the Declaration of Helsinki.
Pharmacology – Absorption, Administration & Calculations
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the factors that affect absorption rates.
- Identify the different routes of medication administration.
- Determine the concentration of a drug in solution and calculate the appropriate volume required to deliver the correct dose of a medication.
- Calculate the appropriate infusion rate of medication and fluid infusions.
The Emergency Medical Services – Past, Present & Future
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.25
The following course will begin by reviewing the history of the Emergency Medical Services. After that, the current state of the EMS and the roles of the personnel within the system will be discussed. The course will conclude by elaborating on provisions to improve the delivery of emergency care, as set forth in three key EMS documents published over the last 20 years.
The EMS and Public Health
The purpose of this course is to describe how you and your EMS agency can participate in public health promotion and injury prevention. The course will begin by presenting basic epidemiology concerning injury and illness. After that general principles of effective public health promotion will be explained. Next, your function as a role model for wellness and job safety will be described. The course will conclude by identifying your current and expanding roles in injury prevention and other community health interventions, as well as explaining the role of an EMS organization in health promotion.
Special Considerations
Abuse II – Elder Maltreatment
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by defining various terms pertaining to elder maltreatment. The epidemiology of elder abuse and neglect will then be identified. After that, risk factors for victims and perpetrators of elder maltreatment will be discussed. Next, essential principles of the assessment and management of elder maltreatment will be presented. The course will conclude with a discussion of the medical-legal aspects of elder maltreatment.
Abuse III – Intimate Partner Violence
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by defining terms pertaining to intimate partner violence. Next, the epidemiology of intimate partner violence as well as key risk factors for victims and perpetrators will be listed. This will be followed by a description of the consequences of IPV. The course will conclude by presenting key elements of the assessment and management of victims of intimate partner violence
Caring for Patients with Special Challenges
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying basic guidelines for dealing with patients with special challenges. The next several sections of the course will explain the causes, identification, and management of patients with special challenges.
Geriatrics I – Introduction to Geriatric Emergency Care
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by identifying the changes associated with aging that occur in the various organ systems of the body. After that, the effects of polypharmacy, pharmacokinetics, and noncompliance with medications in the geriatric population will be explained. Next, the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of common geriatric diseases and disorders will be presented. The course will conclude by describing the assessment and management of geriatric trauma patients, geriatric patients with temperature-related emergencies, as well as geriatric patients suffering from toxicological emergencies.
Trauma
Abdominal Trauma Part I – General Principles of Abdominal Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin with a review of pertinent abdominal anatomy. Next, mechanisms of injury involved in abdominal trauma will be discussed. This will be followed by a presentation of the pathophysiology of abdominal trauma and a description of the types of abdominal pain. The course will conclude by detailing the general assessment and management of patients suffering from abdominal trauma.
Abdominal Trauma Part II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will present case studies of abdominal trauma emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as the pathophysiology and epidemiology), suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy, and listing some complications of each particular traumatic abdominal injury.
Blood Substitutes
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following continuing education course is intended to inform the emergency medical care provider about the current state and future of blood substitute development. The course will begin by highlighting the need for an effective blood substitute. After that, a review of the structure and function of an erythrocyte will be presented. This review will be followed by a description of some basic hematologic lab values. Next, the pathophysiology of blood loss will be discussed. This will be followed by a discussion of transfusions and blood typing. After that, the evolution of blood substitute development will be detailed. The final section will elaborate on ethical issues concerning the clinical testing of blood substitutes.
Burn Emergencies I – General Principles of Burn Injuries
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the skin. Next, the classification of burns will be discussed. This will be followed by a presentation of the pathophysiology of burns and their associated complications. After that, a general assessment and management plan for burn patients will be described. The course will conclude with a presentation on burn prevention efforts.
Burn Emergencies II – Burn Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin with a review of the assessment and management of patients suffering from burns. The remainder of the course will present case studies of burn emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Head Trauma and Brain Injuries
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1) Identify the anatomy of the cranial vault. 2) Explain the pathophysiology of brain injuries. 3) Describe the effects of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP, for short). 4) Explain the general assessment and management of patients with brain injuries.
Overview of Musculoskeletal Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Musculoskeletal injuries are commonly encountered by EMS providers. This course defines musculoskeletal injuries including the review of the anatomy and physiology of bones and joints as well as injury patterns. This course will also review the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
Soft Tissue Trauma I – General Principles of Soft Tissue Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin by identifying the anatomy and physiology of the skin. This will be followed by a description of the process of wound healing. After that, the different types of soft tissue injuries will be identified. Next, essential elements of the assessment and management of patients with soft tissue trauma will be listed. This will be followed by a discussion on special management considerations in soft tissue trauma. The course will conclude with a discussion of the complications of soft tissue trauma.
Soft Tissue Trauma II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will present case studies of soft tissue trauma emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as the pathophysiology and basic epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
Spinal Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and the spinal column.
- Identify the mechanisms of injury involved in spinal trauma and the pathophysiology of spinal trauma.
- Explain the assessment and management of spinal trauma, including a discussion on the use of backboards.
Thoracic Trauma I – General Principles of Thoracic Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will begin with a review of pertinent thoracic anatomy. Next, mechanisms of injury involved in thoracic trauma will be discussed. This will be followed by a presentation of the different types of thoracic traumatic injuries. The course will conclude by describing essential principles of the assessment and management of patients suffering from thoracic trauma.
Thoracic Trauma II – Case Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 1.5
The following course will present case studies of thoracic trauma emergencies, highlighting key elements of the history and physical exam, discussing key aspects of each case (such as pathophysiology and epidemiology), and suggesting an initial assessment and management strategy.
ALS Virtual, Instructor Led Programs
NCCP AEMT Refresher
This refresher for the AEMT meets the national model introduced by the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). NREMT accepted and CAPCE accredited. The program covers:
- Airway, respiration, and ventilation
- Cardiovascular
- Trauma
- Medical
- Operations
Airway Management & Ventilation – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the structures necessary for airway management and ventilation of a patient. It covers airway management for a patient in respiratory distress discussing some non-invasive measuring devices including airway adjuncts.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review cardiac anatomy and ACS pathophysiology and correlated treatments. Also included is associated treatments for patients in post-cardiac arrest. Finally the course will help the provider understand the function of ventricular assist devices (VAD) and some of the complications they can provide to patient care.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section B
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will cover the dynamics relating to cardiac arrest and associated treatments for patients in cardiac arrest. It will also review special circumstances that can potentially surround a patient in cardiac arrest and how it can complicate resuscitative efforts.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section C
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will discuss causes surrounding pediatric cardiac arrest including basic and advanced care required when pediatrics present in arrest. This overview will provide the latest science surrounding pediatric CPR as released in the 2015 ECC Guidelines. Also included in this section is review of airway management for the pediatric.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section D
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
ALS providers must be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a patient with a cardiac dysrhythmia who is unstable, and be able to intervene immediately. This course will cover ECG recognition and associated treatments. It will also review cardiac anatomy and ACS pathophysiology and correlated treatments.
EMS Operations Part I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
- Describe and understand Crew Resource Management.
- Identify the benefits and the problems with implementing CRM.
- Define evidence based practice.
- Explain why EMS needs to be involved in research.
- Understand the scientific methods
- Understand the differences between types of research methods.
EMS Operations Part II
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
As the EMS profession continues to evolve, understanding and identifying professional behaviors in EMS is important. In this course, the EMS provider will understand provider hygiene, safety and vaccinations. Also included will be ambulance safety, EMS Culture of Safety, and Pediatric Transport.
Medical Emergencies – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course covers various neurologic emergencies including: stroke, seizures, and dementia. Because some neurologic conditions are not easily detected, the provider must have a high index of suspicion with patients who present with altered states of consciousness. This session will remind the provider of the variety of signs and symptoms associated with neurologic emergencies and disorders, and what treatments the provider can provide. Coupled with this session it will include safe and effective treatment for patients experiences a psychiatric emergency and a review of toxicological emergencies – opioids.
Medical Emergencies – Section B
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course includes injuries/illnesses associated with the abdominal and gastrointestinal systems. Though rarely life threatening, a host of systemic issues can arise from undetected/untreated conditions related to the patient’s abdomen and/or GI tract. This session also serves to remind the provider of the location of the various abdominal organs, as well as signs and symptoms associated with the inflammation of certain organs.
Also reviewed in this course is heat-related emergencies and their correlated treatments
Medical Emergencies – Section C
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course includes emergencies associated with obstetrical emergencies, including an overview of neonatal resuscitation. Also covered within this section is an overview on communicable diseases to include correlated vaccines that are available and approved by the CDC. It will conclude with a review of pathologies and treatments for other nervous system diseases.
Medical Emergencies – Section D
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review medication delivery routes and benefits too each. It will also include a section on pain management and ways EMS providers can be better advocates in treating patients presenting with pain.
Trauma – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course covers hemorrhage control, the role of EtCO2 in CNS trauma, and fluid resuscitation for trauma and burn patients.
Trauma – Section B
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This section with provide an overview of EtCO2 and its benefit as it relates to understanding perfusion and metabolic function in the trauma patient. It will also review hypovolemic shock in the trauma patient and provide an overview of permissive hypotension in trauma care.
30-Hour NCCP Paramedic Refresher
This refresher for the Paramedic meets the national model introduced by the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP). NREMT accepted and CAPCE accredited. The program covers:
- Airway, Respiratory, and Ventilation (3.5 hours)
- Cardiovascular (8.5 hours)
- Trauma (3 hours)
- Medical (8.5 hours)
- Operations (6.5 hours)
Advanced Airway Management and Oxygenation
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This session explores perfusion, by way of airway, breathing, and circulation.
- Discuss and identify structures of airway anatomy.
- Define and describe phases of ventilation.
- Review pulse oximetry, waveform capnography, bag-mask ventilation, and airway adjuncts.
- Review oxygen delivery methods and systems.
Airway Management & Ventilation – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course reviews the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the structures necessary for airway management and ventilation of a patient. It covers airway management for a patient in respiratory distress discussing some non-invasive measuring devices including airway adjuncts.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review cardiac anatomy and ACS pathophysiology and correlated treatments. Also included is associated treatments for patients in post-cardiac arrest. Finally the course will help the provider understand the function of ventricular assist devices (VAD) and some of the complications they can provide to patient care.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section B
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will cover the dynamics relating to cardiac arrest and associated treatments for patients in cardiac arrest. It will also review special circumstances that can potentially surround a patient in cardiac arrest and how it can complicate resuscitative efforts.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section C
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will discuss causes surrounding pediatric cardiac arrest including basic and advanced care required when pediatrics present in arrest. This overview will provide the latest science surrounding pediatric CPR as released in the 2015 ECC Guidelines. Also included in this section is review of airway management for the pediatric.
Cardiovascular Emergencies – Section D
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as it correlates to stroke pathology and clinical treatment. It also reviews some pediatric cardiac arrest case studies.
EMS Operations Part I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
- Describe and understand Crew Resource Management.
- Identify the benefits and the problems with implementing CRM.
- Define evidence based practice.
- Explain why EMS needs to be involved in research.
- Understand the scientific methods
- Understand the differences between types of research methods.
EMS Operations Part II
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
As the EMS profession continues to evolve, understanding and identifying professional behaviors in EMS is important. In this course, the EMS provider will understand provider hygiene, safety and vaccinations. Also included will be ambulance safety, EMS Culture of Safety, and Pediatric Transport.
EMS Operations Part III
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will highlight special populations like human trafficking and domestic violence; focusing in on recognizing the unique characteristics of at-risk populations. It will conclude with a review of EMS research and the use of research in current clinical practice for EMS.
Medical Emergencies – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course covers various neurologic emergencies including: stroke, seizures, and dementia. Because some neurologic conditions are not easily detected, the provider must have a high index of suspicion with patients who present with altered states of consciousness. This session will remind the provider of the variety of signs and symptoms associated with neurologic emergencies and disorders, and what treatments the provider can provide. Coupled with this session it will include safe and effective treatment for patients experiences a psychiatric emergency and a review of toxicological emergencies – opioids.
Medical Emergencies – Section B
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course includes injuries/illnesses associated with the abdominal and gastrointestinal systems. Though rarely life threatening, a host of systemic issues can arise from undetected/untreated conditions related to the patient’s abdomen and/or GI tract. This session also serves to remind the provider of the location of the various abdominal organs, as well as signs and symptoms associated with the inflammation of certain organs.
Also reviewed in this course is heat-related emergencies and their correlated treatments
Medical Emergencies – Section C
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course includes emergencies associated with obstetrical emergencies, including an overview of neonatal resuscitation. Also covered within this section is an overview on communicable diseases to include correlated vaccines that are available and approved by the CDC. It will conclude with a review of pathologies and treatments for other nervous system diseases.
Medical Emergencies – Section D
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review medication delivery routes and benefits too each. It will also include a section on pain management and ways EMS providers can be better advocates in treating patients presenting with pain.
Trauma – Section A
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course covers hemorrhage control, the role of EtCO2 in CNS trauma, and fluid resuscitation for trauma and burn patients.
48-Hour Critical Care Transport Review Program
The program has 24 2-hour live instructors modules and covers areas of critical care transport.
Advanced Airway Management
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
There is no more important or controversial skill associated with prehospital care than airway management. Ensuring the adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation in critically ill patients is one of the primary treatment goals of the Critical Care Paramedic. This course will provide a thorough understanding of respiratory functions and assessment of the critical ill patient.
Aircraft Fundamentals & Flight Physiology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The Paramedic may work in the aircraft environment as a part of the course of his or her duties. Some may be permanently assigned to an aircraft, whereas other may rotate on to aircraft as part of their staffing assignments. In this course, the Paramedic will review and discuss operations while working in and around rotor-wing (helicopter) and fixed-wing (airplane) aircraft.
Burn Trauma
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
According to the American Burn Association there are approximately 1 million burn injuries in the United States every year. Given that complications of burns may develop during the transport of the burn patient, the Critical Care Paramedic must ensure that adequate resuscitation and stabilization continue during transport. This course will review the Anatomy and Physiological responses of the burn patient as well as review the knowledge needed to understand common complications and the timing of the treatment provided by the Critical Care Paramedic for a safe and effective transport of the critical burn patient.
Care of the Trauma Patient
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Trauma poses a significant threat to life. Since the time EMS began to evolve in the 1960s, more emphasis has been placed on rapidly identifying injuries and transporting patients to an appropriate trauma center for definitive care. This course will explore the ability of the CCTP to appropriately care for trauma patients en route will help to decrease the incidence of morbidity and mortality related to their injuries.
Critical Care Pharmacology
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Modern health care and modern society are heavily dependent on medication for the management of illness and the alleviation of medical conditions or symptoms. Pharmacology plays a significant role in prehospital and critical care medicine and is often an essential component of patient care and transport. This course will discuss and review the practice of transporting critical care patients requires an enhanced understanding of all aspects of pharmacology in order to provide optimal patient care with- out causing further patient injury or death.
Electrophysiology, Cardiac Devices, and Transport
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
On a routine basis, Paramedics encounter patients with cardiac arrhythmias and, when providing care, must be familiar with the various cardiac devices used to diagnose and treat such disorders. This course will review and discuss the interpretation and monitoring of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)—including the understanding of the process behind the ECG changes and how they are depicted on the ECG monitor or printout—are key skills for the Critical Care Paramedic.
Endocrine Emergencies in Critical Care Transport
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
This course will review disorders that involve the endocrine system and treatments that the Critical Care Paramedic must be familiar with in a transport setting.
Environmental Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
As a Critical Care Paramedic, you will often be involved with patients with environmental emergencies during the critical care transport between facilities. This course will cover the challenges the Critical Care Paramedic will face with patient who have had environmental exposures in unexpected conditions. This course will also review the ways the Critical Care Paramedic can provide care that will provide the patient the most optimal chance for recovery.
Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Homeostasis depends on a number of metabolic processes that involve the gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) systems. Unfortunately, these processes can be the target of a number of pathologies causing a range of complications, such as malnourishment, pain, and shock. These conditions require a thorough assessment and diagnosis followed by appropriate management—a process that is inherently difficultbecausethesignsandsymptomsthataccompanyabdominalconditionsmaybeobscure. In this course, a detailed understanding of related anatomy and physiology is reviewed with the Critical Care Paramedic to successfully manage a patient with a GI/GU condition during transport, along with any complications that may arise.
Infectious & Communicable Diseases
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The Critical Care Paramedic must be keenly aware of their risk of exposure to a multitude of infectious agents in the course of transporting patients. Patients, health care workers, and members of the community are at risk for contracting infectious diseases from their interactions with one another. Infectious agents are found in body fluids, on solid surfaces, and in the air. Transmission can occur directly from either a symptomatic or asymptomatic carrier, indirectly from contact with a fomite (e.g., contaminated fluids or equipment), or from inoculation by a vector (e.g., exchange of a pathogen via an animal or insect bite or sting). This course will discuss and review the exposure potential as well as the different routes of exposure that exist.
Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Therapy
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Intensive cardiac care requires special technical knowledge and skills, especially for the transport of patients receiving intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy, in which a balloon connected to a pump via a catheter has been inserted into the aorta to provide temporary assistance to a failing heart. Although the transport of the patient during IABP therapy is a daunting task for trained transport professionals, with proper study and education, the Critical Care Paramedic can obtain the knowledge and skill necessary to feel more comfortable in this situation. It is important to note, that IABP therapy is a highly advanced skill. This course discusses maintaining IABP therapy, recognizing and correcting problems, and performing emergency procedures for IABP failure and is not intended to be all inclusive in regard to IABP therapy.
Introduction to Critical Care
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Critical care transport is at the forefront of the ever-changing world of modern health care. Driven by cost containment, insurers, clinical advancements, new regulations, and a continual shift toward specialty centers, the field of critical care transport will continue to grow exponentially. Transports once managed exclusively by physicians and nurses now include EMTs and paramedics. This expansion of EMS providers into critical care transport brings with it a pressing need for formal education and clinical preparation in the multifaceted and complex area of critical care transport. This course will aid all providers in bridging the gap from their respective educational foundations to the level of critical care transport professional (CCTP).
Laboratory Analysis and Diagnostic Studies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The Critical Care Paramedic is often responsible for patients who have undergone a battery of tests and have had examinations performed at the referring facility. These laboratory tests (sometimes called “labs”) can be very useful in determining the seriousness of the patient’s condition or aiding in anticipation of potential problems while en-route. The Paramedic must be comfortable with not only the normal ranges for each lab value, but also the associated physiologic meaning of the test. Today’s health care environment mandates a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to ordering tests, especially laboratory work. In this course, the Paramedic will review laboratory analysis and discuss the many purposes they serve in the critical care transport environment. the Paramedic must be comfortable with not only the normal ranges for each lab value, but also the associated physiologic meaning of the test. Today’s health care environment mandates a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to ordering tests, especially laboratory work.
Medical Legal in Critical Care Transport
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Legal considerations area constant consideration in transport medicine. One way for caregivers to reduce their level of concern about legal action is to give diligent attention to the various elements contributing to the quality of care they provide: skills maintenance, continuing education, protocol familiarity and compliance, and inter- personal communications, among others. This course will review general legal principles and specific laws that affect the Critical Care Paramedic.
Neonatal Emergencies During Transport Part I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Care of a newborn or neonate must be tailored to meet the unique needs of this population. This course reviews challenges that the Critical Care Paramedic may face when transporting a neonate, including recognizing anatomic differences in a neonate, understanding the physiologic changes that occur in a newborn during transition from fetal circulation after birth, thermoregulation, and the special needs of infants delivered prematurely or births complicated by other factors.
Neonatal Emergencies – Stabilization of the Neonate
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Because both short and long-term outcomes in neonates have been linked to initial stabilization efforts, it is imperative that the Critical Care Paramedic anticipate problems with neonates, are knowledgeable about how to deal with them, have the appropriate resuscitation equipment readily available, and carefully consider the neonate's ultimate transport plan. This course looks at the neonatal critical care patient in a transport setting.
Neurologic Emergencies for the CCT Paramedic
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Critical care patient with neurologic complications present a variety of assessment and management challenges during transport for the critical care professional. The Critical Care Paramedic will find that an understanding of the underlying principles of neurologic structure, function, and dysfunction will provide the basis for critical care management.
Obstetrics & Gynecologic Emergencies
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Critical Care Paramedics face many challenges when treating female patients, especially if the patients are pregnant. Patient management is difficult when there are competing concerns for the woman and the fetus, physiologic changes induced by pregnancy, and the presence of potential life-threatening pathologic conditions. This course provides an overview of the physiologic changes in pregnancy and describes specific emergency conditions associated with pregnancy and postpartum care. Knowledge of the anatomic and physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy is essential to provide effective care to obstetric patients.
Patient Assessment for the Critical Care Paramedic
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Assessment of critical care patients presents unique challenges and, at times, dilemmas. During these transports, patients with complex medical conditions are removed from the security of the intensive care unit, which may destabilize their condition. In this course, the CCT Paramedic will review and discuss a balanced approach to assessment and treatment, applied in the light of modern critical care techniques, produces an effective blend of field and in-hospital principles.
Shock, Sepsis, and MSODS
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple System Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MSODS) are complex disorders that affect the body in multifaceted dimensions. As unique as each of these are, they share a common denominator—a breakdown in oxygen supply and demand. When oxygen delivery to the cells is compromised, cells are damaged. A cascade of unfortunate events begins with localized tissue damage and may eventually progress to organ failure and death. Before jumping into the pathophysiology of shock, sepsis, and MODS, it is imperative for the Paramedic to grasp the basic physiology of how the cell and the microcirculation function. After all, the cell and the microcirculation are the first to experience the insult of inadequate oxygen supply.
Special Considerations for the Pediatric Patient Part I
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Most Paramedics experience some discomfort when caring for children who are in distress, primarily because of the limited experience that they may have with this population. This course addresses some of the special considerations that will enhance the Critical Care Paramedic's effectiveness in caring for ill or injured children in the critical care transport environment. We will discuss the special needs of children, the most common reasons for pediatric critical care transport, and critical care transport management for pediatric emergencies.
Special Considerations for the Pediatric Patient Part II
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Most Paramedics experience some discomfort when caring for children who are in distress, primarily because of the limited experience that they may have with this population. This course is Part II and addresses more of the special considerations that will enhance the Critical Care Paramedic's effectiveness in caring for ill or injured children in the critical care transport environment. We will discuss the special needs of children, the most common reasons for pediatric critical care transport, and critical care transport management for pediatric emergencies.
Toxicologic Emergencies in Critical Care Transport
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
Critical Care Paramedics may be asked to transport patients experiencing a toxicological emergency following a vast array of possible events. Poisons, chemicals, medications, and other toxic substances are found in dangerous quantities in homes, schools, agriculture, industry, commercial establishments, on all modes of transportation, and naturally in the environment. Through accidents, carelessness, intentional misuse, abuse, and the intentional acts of others, people may be exposed to these toxins and experience potentially lethal consequences. This course will discuss the role the Paramedic plays to dramatically improve patient outcomes through prompt recognition and effective treatment of toxicological emergencies.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
A majority of neurologic patients who require transport will have traumatic brain injury (TBI). This course will explore an in-depth understanding of the types of injuries, their pathophysiology, and current (evidenced- based) management trends is fundamental to managing these patients in a way that ensures the best possible outcome.
Fire-CE*
Fire Fighter
Educating the Public About Fire Safety and Prevention
The following course will begin by identifying general considerations for educating the public on fire safety. After that, the different types of fire hazards will be discussed. Next, the importance of and steps involved in conducting pre-incident planning surveys and resident fire safety surveys will be presented. The course will conclude by describing general guidelines for developing a strategic program.
Fire Fighter Safety – A Common Sense Guide to a Long and Safe Career
This course will begin with a discussion of the leading causes of fire fighter line of duty deaths and describe how starting a wellness and fitness program can help to address some of the causes of fire fighter fatalities. Next, key aspects of formulating a proper fire fighting strategy will be identified, and key issues regarding safe fire ground operations, such as crew integrity, will be explained. After that, common issues that get fire fighters into trouble during emergency operations will be defined. This will be followed by a section that will describe modern fire service training deficiencies and what you and your department can do to advance your safety and training programs. The course will conclude by identifying safety hazards associated with fire apparatus operation and by describing procedures for remaining safe during roadway incidents and responses.
Fire Rescue
The following course will begin by describing the potential types of rescue situations and by identifying the different techniques involved in search and rescue operations. Next, the methods involved in removing victims from hazardous environments will be described. The course will conclude by identifying the tools and equipment used for rescue and extrication operations, as well as by explaining the basic steps involved in specialized rescue operations.
Fire Streams
The following course will begin by describing the characteristics and extinguishing properties of water. Next, the course will identify the effects of pressure on water, as well as define the different types of pressure. After that, the factors that affect water pressure will be explained. Then, the various hose line sizes will be identified, and the sizes and types of nozzles will be described. The course will conclude by explaining key characteristics of the different types of fire streams.
Forcible Entry
The following course will cover: the identification of forcible entry tools, safety issues related to forcible entry, carrying techniques for forcible entry tools, general care and maintenance of forcible entry tools, as well as proper technique for forcing entry through a variety of common barriers.
Ground Ladders
The following course will begin with a discussion of the parts of ground ladders as well as identify the different types of ground ladders. Next, the course will discuss the cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and storage of ground ladders. After that, the different applications of ground ladders and the proper procedure for selecting a ground ladder will be explained. The section after that will describe the appropriate methods for lifting and carrying ground ladders. The course will conclude with a discussion of the best way to position, raise, and climb a ground ladder.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
The following course will begin by defining the various classes of fire, identifying the types of fuel involved with each, and discussing some important safety considerations to be aware of with each class of fire. Next, a description of the various types of extinguishing agents used in portable fire extinguishers will be presented. After that, the different kinds of portable fire extinguishers will be identified. This will be followed by a section that will review the letters, shapes, and picture symbols used to identify the different classes of portable fire extinguishers. Next, the numerical rating system for portable fire extinguishers will be explained. The section after that will detail key characteristics of portable fire extinguishers and identify important considerations in the operation of each type of extinguisher. This will be followed by a section that will identify important considerations for selecting the proper fire extinguisher and will describe the process of applying extinguishing agents. After that, the appropriate inspection, maintenance, testing, and storage procedures for portable fire extinguishers will be described. The course will conclude with several case studies that will demonstrate the importance of understanding the applications and operation of portable fire extinguishers.
Ropes, Knots, and Hitches
The following course will begin by identifying the classification of fire service ropes, the materials from which they are made, as well as basic rope maintenance and storage procedures. Next, the different types of hitches and knots will be identified, and the steps involved in tying them will be described. The course will conclude by describing basic rope hardware, explaining the procedures used for hoisting equipment and people, and identifying the different types of rescue harnesses.
Ventilation
The following course will begin by reviewing basic principles of fire behavior, as well as heat transfer and fire spread. Next, the course will provide a review of basic smoke characteristics. The section after that will identify the effects of properly performed ventilation on fire suppression activities. Next, the factors that affect ventilation will be described. After that, the course will cover the principles and application of horizontal and vertical ventilation. Last, the course will describe the various obstacles to ventilation
Water Supplies
The following course will begin by describing basic elements of water systems, such water sources, treatment facilities, and water distribution networks. Next, the course will describe the components of a mobile water supply operation. The course will concluded by identifying fire hydrant types and markings, and by describing proper fire hydrant maintenance and operation.
HazMat
Hazardous Materials Awareness
This course covers the basic skills to recognize, detect, and identify the presence of hazardous materials during an emergency. Firefighters and other emergency responders will learn how to define and describe how hazardous materials are classified; understand the risks associated with them and proper notification procedures Understanding the importance of initiating command and control activities during a hazardous materials incident, surveying a hazardous material incident and identifying the containment systems and materials involved, and use of the Emergency Response Guidebook will also be covered in this course. Students who successfully complete this course will meet the standards under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and NFPA 472
Inspector
Fire Inspector – Basic Principles of Fire Inspections
The purpose of this course is to present basic information pertaining to fire inspections. The course will begin by identifying the roles of a fire inspector. Next, standards, codes, and permits, as relates to fire inspections, will be defined. After that, basic principles of fire behavior will be identified. This will be followed by a section that will explain the classifications of building construction. Next, the different classifications of building occupancies will be identified. The course will conclude by describing the basic steps involved in conducting a fire inspection.
Instructor
Fire Instructor – Fundamentals of Student Learning and Course Instruction
Credit Hours (CEUs): 2
The following course will begin by defining basic terminology related to education and instruction. The section after that will describe the motivation and needs of the adult learner. Next, the three learning domains will be identified. Then, the course will present how to develop good learning objectives. This will be followed by section that explains the different laws of learning. After that, the role of the five senses in learning will be presented. The course will conclude with a section that discusses how to address negative student behaviors and distractions in the classroom.
Investigator
Fire Investigations
- Describe basic principles of fire science and fire behavior.
- Identify the skills and knowledge required by fire investigators, the type of approach required for a fire investigation, as well as legal and scene safety considerations when performing an investigation.
- Explain key components of the scene examination, as well as identify and differentiate the different fire patterns.
- Describe key considerations when performing fire cause determination and conducting witness interviews.
Safety Officer
NFPA 1584 – More Than Just A Standard – Firefighter Rehab
This course reviews the requirements and guidelines for rehab operations in all types of emergency response scenes. The course will review topics related to NFPA 1584 and NFPA 1500 Standard for firefighter safety. The student will review the regulation and standards that are relevant to firefighter rehab, staff responsibilities and setting up rehab operations. This course will also review the medical evaluation and treatment guidelines set forth for personnel entering rehab at an emergency incident.
Wildland Firefighter
RT130 Annual Wildland Firefighter Safety Refresher.
This course reviews the requirements and guidelines for RT-130 Annual Wildland Firefighter Safety. Upon successful completion of the course, the firefighter will review and explain what the LCES system is and how it relates to standard firefighting orders. The firefighter will also review how to construct a fireline along with the tools utilized by the wildland firefighter. Furthermore, this course will review the different parts of a wildland fire, how to extinguish with and without water as well as review the factors that could impact safety and the deployment of a fire shelter.
This course is designed as an annual refresher for wildland firefighters.
S-190, A Review of Wildland Fire Behavior – Refresher
Wildland fire training in the U.S. has been standardized by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group since the 1970s. The same basic courses are given across all agencies involved in wildland firefighting and controlled burning. This online course provides the foundation to understanding the characteristics and interactions of the wildland fire environment and how those factors influence a fire’s behavior.
Workplace Health & Safety Courses (OSHA)
OSHA Courses
Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention in the Workplace
The following course will provide the student the didactic knowledge and information on safety surrounding fall protection systems and how to use them properly, the maintenance and upkeep of those systems and the OSHA standards surrounding slip, trip, and fall prevention in the workplace.
HR Courses
Accreditation
New Hampshire Bureau of EMS
Website
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/fstems/index.html
Contact Information
New Hampshire Department of Safety
Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services
Richard M. Flynn Fire Academy
33 Hazen Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03305
Phone: (888)827-5367
Fax: (800)735-2964
Online Continuing Education Policy
- New Hampshire EMTs need to have a current NREMT registration to renew their licenses. All of the NREMT requirements can be fulfilled using Medic-CE.com. See the NREMT information at the top of this document for further details on NREMT requirements.
Continuing Education Reference Links
National Registry
Website
Contact Information
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Rocco V. Morando Building
6610 Busch Blvd.
P.O. Box 29233
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-4484
Fax: 614-888-8920
Online Continuing Education Policy
- 100% of your NREMT continuing education credits can be earned using Medic-CE.com regardless of the curriculum required. Please reference your state to see which program you need.
- We offer both self-paced courses (F-3) and virtual instructor-led training courses (F-5) to help meet the requirements for National Registry Renewal.
NREMT-First Responder/EMR:
NREMR-Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder
- 2016 National Continued Competency Program (NCCP)
- National Component: A maximum of 3 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- State/Local Component: A maximum of 3 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Individual Component: A maximum of 4 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Reference Links:
http://content.nremt.org/static/documents/2016_EMR_NCCP_final.pdf
http://content.nremt.org/static/documents/emr-nccp-brochure.pdf - Traditional (I-99) Model:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 6 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- http://content.nremt.org/static/documents/emr-recert-brochure.pdf
NREMT-Basic/EMT:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Section 2: A maximum number of 24 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Reference Links:
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.basic.pdf
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT%20ReCert%20brochure.pdf
NREMT-Intermediate/AEMT:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Section 2: A maximum number of 18 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Reference Links:
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.Int85.pdf
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.Int99.pdf
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/AEMT%20ReCert%20brochure.pdf
NREMT-Paramedic:
- Section 1: A maximum number of 10 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Section 2: A maximum number of 12 hours can be applied from Distributive Education towards this section and must be state or CAPCE approved.
- Reference Links:
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/EMT.Paramedic.pdf
http://www.nremt.org/nremt/downloads/Paramedic%20ReCert%20brochure.pdf
