Outcomes
Assessment overview
The Social Determinants of Health
Taking a good patient history
Symptom assessment
Blood glucose measurement
Blood pressure measurement
Measuring Orthostatic Blood Pressure
Vital signs
Recording an ECG
Extremity edema assessment
Primary Care Medication Reconcilliation Guide
Activities of daily living
Outcomes
Assessment considerations in the older adult
Rapid Geriatric Assessment
Geriatric Depression Scale
Elder Abuse Tip Sheet
Alzheimers Disease 10 Warning Signs
Delirium Assessment and Treatment for Older Adults
Outcomes
Focused frailty assessment
Frailty Combined with Loneliness or Social Isolation An Elevated Risk for Mortality in Later Life
Cerebellar Examination
Timed up and Go
Clinical Frailty Scale
GALS examination (Gait, Arms, Legs, Spine)
Outcomes
Focused cardiovascular assessments
Cardiovascular examination
Understanding Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP)
Cardiovascular history taking
Chest pain history taking
Peripheral vascular examination
Cardiac auscultation
Renal System Examination
Outcomes
Focused respiratory assessment
Respiratory Examination
Respiratory History Taking
Auscultation
Adventitious breath sounds
This comprehensive course allows you to learn at your own pace in micro-learning easy-to-digest lessons.
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.
In this course, students are evaluated through virtual OSCEs that they can access through their mobile device or computer. Evaluations are designed not only to assess the student's knowledge but also promote research and team work.
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. *Note mobile learning is coming in the spring/summer of 2023!
Preparing highly-skilled health and wellness professionals for expanded knowledge in this specialized field.
Demonstrate appropriate clinical assessment, both diagnostic and therapeutic and integrate knowledge of cultural diversity into assessments and referrals
Demonstrate advanced assessment skills related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, neurological, integumentary and muskuloskeletal systems
Perform cognitive and physical assessments
Assess wounds
Perform frailty assessments
Perform medication reconciliation
Perform palliative assessments
Perform assessments related to the patient's environment
Direct plans of care in collaboration with other health care professionals
Demonstrate effective, appropriate and timely application of preventative and therapeutic interventions and adjust ongoing assessments based on patient presentation
This course is designed to provide Community Paramedics with advanced assessment skills required in this growing field. Students will gain a foundational knowledge and feel confident expanding their knowledge in this field through further education. This course is a great addition to your CP continuing education program. Note: This course is a required course in the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care program.
Students may complete this course in as little as one month however you will have access to the course for one year.
Students will perform virtual OSCEs with other students throughout this course to practice their assessment skills and knowledge. Evaluations are based on the content provided in videos, interviews, research papers and required readings. Content is competency-based meaning each course addresses specific competencies necessary for the student 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 and review routine for yourself to ensure knowledge retention, patient safety and clinical competence and confidence.
There are no prerequisites for this program however prior health & wellness education is recommended in order to get the most out of this course.
We offer cohort pricing for some of our courses and programs. Please get in touch with us to discuss options!
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