Designed as a foundational program for full-time, part-time or casual Community Paramedics, this program is an accessible, research-based micro-certificate program designed to provide paramedics with the fundamentals of Community Paramedicine care. The Micro-cert in Community Paramedicine Care bridges existing skills and experience with advanced chronic disease and psychosocial concepts, critical thinking and professional communication required to support full-time Community Paramedics and overall program goals in this growing field. Note: this course does not cover pharmacology, advanced assessments, specialized therapeutics, care planning. If you are looking for more comprehensive training for your Community Paramedics, check out the Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care. *Ask us about our full in-house curriculum licenses!
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Welcome to the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care! This course will provide you with an outline of your training program.
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Discuss the factors involved in effective communication and collaboration in healthcare including Motivational Interviewing, goal setting, patient safety, barriers to communication, professional communication, documentation and patient privacy.
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An overview of compassion fatigue, burnout and secondary traumatic stress and how they relate to the role of the healthcare provider. This courses discusses risk factors, signs & symptoms, prevention strategies and caregiver resources.
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An analysis of the social determinants of health and how they relate to patient care including: income, education, employment condition, food security, housing, early childhood development, social inclusion, oppression and access to health services.
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This microcert explores patient care considerations in the older adult patient population including physiological changes, physical and mental health considerations, specialized assessments, elder abuse, and death and dying. Included in CP programs
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Designed for healthcare providers, this course explores the mental health considerations for patients living with chronic disease including risk factors, specific signs and symptoms, communication techniques, prevention strategies and resources.
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This comprehensive certificate program allows program coordinators to focus on the important role of program and community-building while staff receive the training they need to excel in this essential specialty.
All textbooks and resources are included in the program fee and are embedded directly in the courses meaning students can seamlessly access and download textbook readings on their mobile devices or computer. Resources are regularly reviewed to ensure up-to-date standards and research. *Textbooks are available in PDF and/or eBook format.
Students are evaluated through multiple-choice questions, reflection questions, virtual OSCEs and a final capstone case-study assignment. Evaluations are designed not only to assess the student's knowledge but also promote research.
Courses are designed as micro-learning experiences allowing students to easily work through each module in short bursts. This method makes it easier for those with busy schedules to get the most out of their learning. Learning can take place on or off-duty to help alleviate any scheduling challenges. Mobile learning is included!
Providing existing highly-skilled paramedics with the foundational knowledge to support Community Paramedic programs on a part-time or casual basis.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Community Paramedic and allied agencies
Understand and apply knowledge of the social determinants of health
Identify and manage compassion fatigue, empathic strain, burnout and secondary traumatic stress
Understand and apply support for the psychological effects of chronic disease
Understand anatomy & physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems
Integrate knowledge of the aging process and common pathologies with assessments and treatments for the older adult patient
Analyze common disease processes treated by Community Paramedics
Perform basic assessments and appropriately refer/report on common disease processes treated by Community Paramedics
A comprehensive training option for your Community Paramedicine team.
Students have access to all courses in this certificate for one year after their start date. Enrollment is ongoing with no cohorts.
Hoping to create a more tailored refresher program? Select one or two electives to add on to the certificate at a reduced rate. See tuition details for current costs.
You will learn how to create and deliver engaging health education designed for individualized education or community workshops by developing ideas, structuring learning and measuring outcomes. *Elective in the Cert. in Community Paramedicine Care
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Learn the principles of psychology, an overview of developmental psychology, specific mental health disorders, addiction and treatment options. *Note: this course is an elective in the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care program
A foundational nutrition course highlighting macro and micro nutrients, meal planning, chronic disease considerations and effects on mental health. *Note: This course is an elective option in the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care program
This course provides an overview of the person-centered care planning process as it relates to the Community Paramedic including integrating the care team, communication, person-centered care and patient advocacy.
This course provides a review of the principles of pharmacology including polypharmacy and medication reconciliation in addition to an overview of medications commonly seen in Community Paramedicine Care.
This course provides an overview of some of the specialized skills Community Paramedics may perform. Note: This course does not authorize practice, this is an introductory course and medical delegation and hands-on training is required.
Beginning with an overview of a comprehensive health assessment including physical exam and history-taking, this course also highlights specialized assessments for cognitive, cardiovascular, respiratory and diabetic conditions.
The Micro-cert in Community Paramedicine Care can be completed in as little as 3 months. Students will complete courses asynchronously and will be able to access courses through their computer or mobile device.
This is exciting news for your program! We can certainly coordinate a transition into these programs by awarding credit for the courses they have completed in the Micro-cert program. Please contact us to learn more about tuition fees for this option.
We are currently working on our accreditation application! The program has been designed as a competency and research-based education in preparation for advancements in national and provincial Community Paramedicine framework. The program will be updated annually as research, best practices and policy changes. *This program is recognized as CE credits with the Alberta College of Paramedics
We understand the unique challenges of prehospital scheduling, staff contracts and program budget planning. We also appreciate that each service has a different model for delivering training for their staff. That's why this program is designed so staff can be registered at any point in the year and their learning is self-paced an asynchronous (including mobile learning!), fitting easily in to your service's unique staffing needs. They will still be able to communicate with other students who are registered in the program through online discussion boards! E-mail us at [email protected] with your questions.
Program outcomes are aligned with national and international competency standards for Community Paramedicine. Students receive formative (knowledge check points) and cumulative (final exams). Evaluations are based on the content provided in videos, interviews, research papers and required readings. If you are looking for training that encompasses the full set of Community Paramedicine competencies, we recommend the Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care. Content is competency-based meaning each course addresses specific competencies necessary for CPs to master. Instruction is provided using a range of resources and much of the content is reviewed or taught by healthcare experts in their respective fields for specific courses. We always recommend implementing a continuing education program for staff to ensure knowledge retention, patient safety and clinical competence and confidence. Program Coordinators can request a training resources to aid in supporting staff during their education and continued role as a Community Paramedic. If you need help creating a continuing education program, get in touch to chat about our in-house curriculum licenses and elective courses!
While case studies are used as one of many learning tools in this program, students will work through carefully curated learning content in the form of videos, interviews, podcasts, research papers, articles, best-practice guidelines and textbook readings in order to assimilate knowledge in each course. Students will receive required and recommended resources throughout the course allowing them to feel confident completing test-based evaluations. Students are evaluated throughout the course through knowledge checks, quizzes and exams.
At this time, enrolment is only open to students who are currently working as PCPs or ACPs for a Canadian paramedic service. If you are an international paramedic service, please get in touch with us at [email protected] to chat about details.
When you're ready to register, we'll send over a registration package that includes the legal contract, student registration link and an invoice for tuition.
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Looking for additional education? The Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care are ideal for part or full-time CPs. The CP refresher course is designed for seasoned Community Parmedics.
Providing experienced Community Paramedics with a comprehensive review of advanced core concepts and assessments.
$2,116
Designed for new and seasoned paramedic preceptors, this course provides an introduction to adult learning principles, learning styles, evaluation methods, feedback techniques, conflict resolution and best practices on structuring your mentorship.
$329
This microcert explores patient care considerations in the older adult patient population including physiological changes, physical and mental health considerations, specialized assessments, elder abuse, and death and dying. Included in CP programs
$549
A comprehensive training option for your Community Paramedicine team.
Students have access to all courses in this certificate for one year after their start date. Enrollment is ongoing with no cohorts.
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