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Any applicant wishing to participate in the Saint Thomas EMS Critical Care Paramedic program should complete this application process before August 1, 2021.
Dialysis and Renal Failure
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Cost: $2.00 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: $4.00. 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: $4.00. 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:
- Epidemiology of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse
- The Cycle of Abuse
- Types of Abuse
- Why victims don’t leave
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Elder Abuse
- The Role of EMS
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:
- Discuss the incidence of abuse, categories of abuse, examples of intimate partner abuse
- Describe the characteristics of an abuser, and a person in an abusive relationship; the cycle of violence; types of child abuse and elder abuse.
- Describe the best practices for crew safety and crime scene awareness, assessment and treatment of victims and documentation practices associated with abuse situations.
Additional information
| CEH |
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. |
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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 |
Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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Cost: $6.00 CEH: 1.0 Advanced
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
A silent, but ever present, threat to the health and safety of EMS providers is the risk of infection. We encounter patients experiencing the effects of various infectious illnesses, and we put ourselves at risk of infection. It’s important that we have a firm understanding, not only of the various types of infectious illnesses, but how to protect ourselves from them, and still be able to deliver high-quality care to our patients.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Conditions of infection
- How infections occur
- Types of infectious agents
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Parasitic borne diseases
- Viral illnesses
- Bacterial illnesses
- Fungal illnesses
- Childhood illnesses
- Prevention of disease transmission
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-Advanced, Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Discuss the conditions of infection, stages of infectious disease, types of infectious agents, and host defense mechanisms.
- Discuss the incidence, transmission methods, signs, symptoms, treatment and prognosis of various infectious diseases.
- Describe the prevention methods used to protect against infectious diseases.
CEH: This course has been approved for 1.0 Advanced 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
Ketamine
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Cost: $3.00 CEH: 0.5 Advanced
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
Ketamine is a versatile and powerful drug that has recently found use in the prehospital environment. It is effective as a sedative and anesthetic, chemical restraint, and even treatment for depression and PTSD. While it may seem like a miracle drug, it does have some adverse effects, and paramedics need to know how to administer the drug responsibly.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Uses of Ketamine
- Indications and Contraindications
- Doses
- Adverse Effects
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: Paramedic
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Discuss the indications, contraindications, uses, adverse effects and doses of Ketamine.
CEH: This course has been approved for 0.5 Advanced 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
ECG Interpretation Refresher
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Cost: $6.00. 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 |
Patient Safety
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Cost: $4.00 CEH: 1.0 Operational
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
No one expects to suffer harm at the hands of the very people they turn to for help. Yet, medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind cancer and heart disease. In order to reduce the incidence of medical errors, organizations nation-wide are addressing the topic of patient safety.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Incidence of Medical Errors
- Just Culture and Safety Culture
- High Risk Activities
- Preventing Errors
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 professionals
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Define patient safety and medical errors
- Discuss safety culture and just culture
- Identify high-risk activities, and how errors happen
- Describe how to prevent medical errors
CEH: This course has been approved for 1.0 Operational 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
Defend Your License
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Cost: $4.00 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: $8.00. 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: $2.00. 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:
- Overview of HIPAA
- The Privacy Rule
- The Security Rule
- The Enforcement Rule
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:
- Review general information about HIPAA, the privacy rule, security rule and enforcement rule.
Additional information
| CEH |
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. |
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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 |
Respect in the Workplace
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Cost: FREE CEH: 0.5 Management
Delivery Method: Online, self-paced (written essay)
Respect in the workplace is vital in order to have a successful, thriving organization. This applies to all interpersonal relationships that occur in the workplace (coworkers, clients, management, etc.). A respectful work environment is a safe work environment that allows employees to feel and perform their best. Environments that tolerate toxic behavior face serious problems like failure to retain employees, chronic negativity, burnout, and depression. Toxic workplace traits can occur in forms of bullying, sexual harassment, and disrespect. It is important to promote inclusion, communication, privacy and reporting inappropriate behavior in the workplace.
Topics covered in this training course include:
In order to successfully complete this course, you must read the written contnet, 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 enrolled in the course, you will have 30 days to complete it.
Intended Audience: All EMS Personnel
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Discuss the characteristics of a positive work environment
- Discuss how positive and negative factors affect employee behavior
CEH: This course has been approved for 0.5 Management 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
Burns
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Cost: $4.00 CEH: 0.5 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
Regardless of severity, burns trigger a series of reactions within the body and require specialized management techniques. As part of our Critical Care Review series, this course will address burn management.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Anatomy and function of the skin
- Physiology of burns
- Classifications of burns
- Management of burns
- Special situations involving burns
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: Paramedic with Critical Care certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Identify the anatomy and function of the skin.
- Review the physiology and classification of burns.
- Discuss the management of burns and special situations relating to burns.
CEH: This course has been approved for 0.5 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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
Flight Fundamentals
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Cost: $4.00 CEH: 0.5 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
The basic role of an air medical service is to rapidly transport critical care personnel to a patient, stabilize and transport the patient to a tertiary care center as quickly as possible. Patients that benefit from air medical transport are those that are critically ill or injured, and will deteriorate during long ground transports.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- The role of Air Medical services
- Atmospheric composition
- Gas laws
- Stressors of flight
- Flight operations
- Crew safety
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: Paramedic with Critical Care certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Discuss flight physiology.
- Define and understand gas laws.
- Review the primary stressors of flight.
- Discuss crew safety.
- Understand flight operations.
CEH: This course has been approved for 0.5 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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
Toxicologic Emergencies
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Cost: $8.00 CEH: 1.0 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
Toxicology is the study of the effects of poisons, and their treatments, on the body. There are certain clues that may alert you to the presence of toxic substances, including: unusual odors, vapors, or smoke; signs, placards, or markings indicating chemicals or hazardous materials; vehicles known to carry chemicals; industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, or laboratory facilities; bystanders or rescuers becoming unexpectedly ill or unconscious; or multiple patients with similar unexpected signs and symptoms.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Identifying toxicologic emergencies
- Laboratory testing
- Cholinergic, anticholinergic, sympathomimetic, neuroleptic malignant and serotonin syndromes
- Decontamination
- Review of poisonous agents
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 with Critical Care certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Define toxicology, and identify signs of potential toxicological emergencies.
- Discuss common laboratory tests for toxicological substances.
- Discuss cholinergic, anticholinergic, sympathomimetic, neuroleptic malignant and serotonin syndromes.
- Review common poisoning agents.
CEH: This course has been approved for 1.0 Critical Care CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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
Trauma and Shock
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Cost: $8.00 CEH: 1.0 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
Trauma is the leading cause of death for ages up to 45 years in the United States, and the fourth-leading cause of death for all ages. Critical care EMS providers must be familiar with the different types of traumatic injuries, and have good critical thinking skills to manage these patients in a stressful environment.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Types of Trauma
- Trauma Assessment
- START Triage
- Chest Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Compartment and Crush Syndromes
- Shock
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 with Critical Care certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Discuss the types of trauma
- Discuss the laws of motion
- Define trauma assessment and transport decisions
- Differentiate between the levels of trauma centers
- Discuss START triage and describe various traumatic injuries and treatments, as well as the types of shock
CEH: This course has been approved for 1.0 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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
Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Cost: $16.00 CEH: 2.0 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
Cardiac electrophysiology is the study of the heart’s electrical system, and how it works. During your initial paramedic education, you learned the basics of cardiac electrophysiology, and how to interpret ECG rhythms. In the critical care environment, the transport team must be able to analyze and interpret data beyond the recognition of the cardiac rhythm.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Blood flow through the heart
- Heart sounds
- Cardiac output
- Impulse generation
- ECGs, monitoring and analysis
- 15 lead ECGs
- Axis determination
- Bundle branch blocks
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, pericarditis, long QT syndrome
- Pacemakers and Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillators
- Left Ventricular Assist Devices
- Cardiac ablation
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: Paramedic with Critical Care certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the heart
- Describe the physiology of the cardiac conduction system
- Differentiate between cardiac monitoring and analysis
- Differentiate between the types of cardiac monitoring
- Demonstrate the correct method of recording and interpreting 12 lead ECGs
- Recognize bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks
- Describe how other medical conditions can affect the ECG
CEH: This course has been approved for 2.0 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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
RSI and Drug Assisted Intubation
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Cost: 8.00 CEH: 1.0 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
When caring for a critical patient, securing and maintaining the airway is a paramedic’s highest priority. Airway interventions must be performed quickly and efficiently by an experienced EMS provider. RSI and Drug Assisted Intubation offers paramedics advanced techniques using phar- macological interventions to facilitate intubation.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- What is RSI?
- RSI vs Drug Assisted Intubation
- Benefits of RSI
- Indications
- Pharmacology
- Predicting Difficult Airways
- The 6 P's of RSI
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 with Critical Care certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Differentiate between RSI and Drug Assisted Intubation
- Discuss indications, contraindications and potential complications of RSI
- Discuss pharmacological interventions that facilitate airway management
- Demonstrate the procedure for RSI
CEH: This course has been approved for 1.0 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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
Airway Management and Mechanical Ventilation
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Cost: $16.00. CEH: 2.0 Critical Care
Delivery Method: Online, Self-Paced
One of the most critical skills a paramedic possesses is the ability to ef- fectively manage a patient’s airway. Critical care paramedics may en- counter the need for advanced airway management in the field, but may also be called upon by hospital emergency departments, especially in rural settings, to assist in the management of a patient’s airway and placement on a mechanical ventilator in preparation for transport.
Topics covered in this training course include:
- Anatomy and physiology of the airway
- Respiratory Assessment
- Basic Airway Management
- Advanced Airway Management
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Mechanical Ventilation
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: Paramedics with Critical Care or Transport Ventilator certification
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
- Summarize the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and describe how ventilation and perfusion abnormalities affect blood gas volume
- Name the five requirements for normal ventilation and oxygenation, define tidal volume, vital capacity, and minute volume
- Differentiate between obstructive and restrictive diseases, interpret normal and abnormal breath sounds and perform basic respiratory assessment; identify abnormal respiratory patterns.
- Discuss basic and advanced airway management strategies
- Identify the components of a ventilator circuit, differentiate between positive-pressure and negative-pressure ventilators; invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and define the various modes of mechanical ventilation; define the parameters of tidal volume, FiO2, respiratory rate, I:E ratio and PEEP
- Troubleshoot low pressure, high pressure, power/battery and low pressure source alarms
CEH: This CE activity has been approved for 2.0 Advanced CEH by Xcellable, LLC, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Prehospital Continuing Education.
This CE activity contains instruction that exceeds the national standard Scope of Practice of EMS providers. Each participant should contact their state EMS office or the NREMT to verify that the awarded CEH will be accepted for recertification or license renewal.
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