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Dialysis and Renal Failure
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Cost: $1.86 CEH: 0.5 Basic
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
It’s been said that dialysis patients are some of the most sick and critical patients that EMS will encounter. Yet, very few EMS agencies train with regards to this specific patient population, even those agencies whose primary operation is the transport of dialysis patients. From this course, you will gain a greater understanding of the physiology of the kidneys, renal failure and the process of dialysis.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Nephrons: The Functional Unit of the Kidneys
- Normal function of healthy kidneys
- Urinary Output
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Renal Failure
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Dialysis Access Types
- Complications of Dialysis
In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review.
You will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it.
Intended Audience: EMT-Basic, AEMT, Paramedic
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Describe the normal function of a healthy kidney
- Identify normal and abnormal urinary output
- Differentiate between acute, chronic and end-stage renal failure
- Describe the dialysis process
- Differentiate between shunt, fistula, graft and catheter access
- Describe common complications of dialysis
CEH: This course has been approved for 0.5 Basic CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
Conflict of Interest: The faculty and staff involved with the creation and delivery of this activity certify that there are no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Contact Person: Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.com
Drugs of Abuse
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Cost: $3.86. CEH: 1.0 Basic
Delivery Method: Online, Self Paced
Substance abuse is a pattern of using a drug or substance that causes significant problems or distress (Johns Hopkins). Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, and more than 700,000 Americans died from 1999-2017 of drug overdose. Addiction compels someone to repeatedly use substances, even though they have harmful consequences. This training program will discuss common drugs of abuse, their classifications and effects, and the emergency treatment of accidental or intentional overdose.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Drug Classifications
- History of Substance Abuse
- Theories of Addiction
- General Effects of Drugs
- Emergency Treatment
In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review.
You will need approximately 1 hour to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it.
Intended Audience: EMT-Basic, AEMT, Paramedic
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Explain how psychoactive substances are classified
- Gain historical perspective on drug use, abuse and legislation
- Review theories of addiction and how heredity and environment impact addictive behavior
- Learn the general effects of psychoactive stimulants, depressants and other drugs of abuse.
- Understand the principles and goals of effective emergency treatment
Additional information
| CEH | This CE activity is approved for 1.0 Basic CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education. |
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| Conflict of Interest | The faculty and staff involved in the creation and delivery of this course certify that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
| Contact Person | Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.com |
Abuse and Assault
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Cost: $3.86. CEH: 1.0 Basic
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
Domestic violence occurs across the word, in various cultures, and affects people across society at all levels of economic status. The Abuse and Assault training course offers EMS personnel awareness of the incidence, risk factors, and management advice for incidents of suspected interpersonal violence. Topics covered in this training course include: In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review. You will need approximately 1 hour to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it. Intended Audience: EMT-Basic, AEMT, Paramedic Prerequisites: None Course Objectives: This CE activity has been approved for 1.0 Basic CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education. The faculty and staff involved with the creation and delivery of this course certify that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.comAdditional information
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ECG Interpretation Refresher
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Cost: $3.86. CEH: 1.0 Advanced
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
The heart is fascinating, with all of those different parts working together, keeping the body with an optimal supply of blood. It even has it’s own electrical system and supplies itself with oxygenated blood flow. Valves keep the blood flowing in one direction, and… ok, you get the idea. This course examines the anatomy and basic electrophysiology of the heart, and reviews the process for systematic rhythm interpretation and criteria for each arrhythmia.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Cardiac Anatomy
- ECG Basics
- Systematic Rhythm Interpretation
- Sinus Rhythms
- Atrial Rhythms
- Junctional Rhythms
- Ventricular Rhythms
- Atrioventricular Blocks
- Paced Rhythms
In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review.
You will need approximately 1 hour to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it.
Intended Audience: Paramedic
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Describe the basic cardiac anatomy and electrophysiology, and principles of systematic rhythm interpretation
- Identify Sinus, Junctional, Ventricular and Paced Rhythms, and Atrioventricular Blocks
Additional information
| CEH | This CE activity is approved for 1.0 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education. |
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| Conflict of Interest | The faculty and staff involved with the creation and delivery of this course certify that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
| Contact Person | Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.com |
Defend Your License
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Cost: $3.86 CEH: 1.0 Operational
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
It is inevitable that EMS professionals will make mistakes. After all, we are only human. Receiving a complaint against your professional license can be a stressful, confusing and scary situation. In this course, we will review the different types of laws that apply to EMS professionals, demonstrate the types of situations that can lead to a complaint, outline the process of disciplinary action and discuss strategies to minimize risk.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Types of laws
- Scope of practice
- Standards of Care, Negligence and Malpractice
- Intentional Torts, HIPAA violations and consent issues
- Case Studies
- Complaint and Disciplinary Processes and Penalties
- Risk Management Plans
In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review.
You will need approximately 1 hour to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it.
Intended Audience: All EMS providers
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Define common legal terms
- Examine the impact of discipline for professional misconduct
- Understand the disciplinary process
- Develop your own personal risk management strategy
Additional information
| CEH | This CE activity is approved for 1.0 Operational CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education. |
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| Conflict of Interest | The faculty and staff involved with the creation and delivery of this course certify that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
| Contact Person | Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.com |
Professional Driver Development: Ambulance Edition
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Cost: $6.49. CEH: 2.0 Operational
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
There are an estimated 6,500 ambulance crashes each year, or about 18 per day. Of those, 35% result in injury or death. Most ambulance collisions occur in or near intersections. The Professional Driver Development: Ambulance Edition training program is aimed at promoting awareness of the risks of driving an emergency vehicle, and best practices for avoiding collisions. While there is a focus on the driving laws of the State of Tennessee, this program is applicable to emergency vehicle operators of any state.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Tennessee driving law and regulations
- Vehicle Inspections
- Mirrors and Blind Spots
- Seat Belts
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Perceptive Driving Techniques
- Speed and Distracted Driving
- Preventing Collisions
- Common Driving Situations
- Use of Lights/Siren
In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review.
You will need approximately 2 hours to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it.
Intended Audience: All EMS Professionals
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Review Tennessee laws and regulations regarding the operation of emergency vehicles
- Explain the importance of vehicle inspections, proper mirror adjustment and securing personnel and equipment
- Review defensive and perceptive driving techniques
- Understand the importance of a space cushion, dangers of excessive speed and distracted and inattentive driving
- Review the preventability of collisions
- Review common driving and parking situations, in both emergency and non-emergency mode
Additional information
| CEH | This course is approved for 2.0 Operational CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education. |
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| Conflict of Interest | The faculty and staff involved with the creation and delivery of this course certify that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. |
| Contact Person | Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.com |
HIPAA Training
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Cost: $1.86. CEH: 0.5 Operational
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
For most EMS professionals, HIPAA training is an annual requirement, and not usually an enjoyable one. This program is, in the words of our medical director, “mercifully brief”. It only requires about 30 minutes to complete, which is refreshing for EMS professionals who approach HIPAA training with a sense of impending boredom. Topics covered in this training course include: In order to successfully complete this course, you must view the online presentation, complete a multiple-choice quiz with a minimum score of 75%, and complete a participant evaluation review. You will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this course. Once you have purchased the course, you will have 30 days to complete it. Intended Audience: All EMS providers Prerequisites: None Course Objectives: This CE activity is approved for 0.5 Operational CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education. The faculty and staff involved in the creation and delivery of this course certify that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Stephen Byrd, Education Coordinator. stephen@xcellable.comAdditional information
CEH Conflict of Interest Contact Person
- Teacher: Michael Carlton
- Teacher: Dan Creasy
- Teacher: Eric Getner
Saint Thomas EMS Critical Care Application
Any applicant wishing to participate in the Saint Thomas EMS Critical Care Paramedic program should complete this application process before September 1, 2020.
Paramedic Practice Exam
Cost: $1.85 CEH: None
This practice exam will allow you to test your knowledge as a paramedic or prepare for the National Registry Paramedic Exam. The exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions randomly selected from a question bank. Once you begin the test, you will have two hours to complete it.