Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the course!

    2. Accessing your course

    3. Outcomes

    4. Course structure

    5. Community Paramedicine learning resources

    1. Outcomes

    2. Person-centered care

    3. Aging in place planning - review the toolkit resources

    4. Person-centered approach quiz

    1. Outcomes

    2. Principles of care planning

    3. 5 components of care planning

    4. Care planning strategies - The 4 A's

    5. Connecting with culturally sensitive healthcare professionals

    6. Indigenous ChronicDiseaseToolkit

    7. Cancer care resources for First Nations, Inuit, Métis & Urban Indigenous Peoples

    8. Discharge planning - IDEAL checklist

    9. Paramedic supportive discharge programs

    10. Developing the care plan quiz

    1. Outcomes

    2. Delegation and advocacy

    3. Collaborative care team quiz

    1. Outcomes

    2. COPD action plan

    3. Asthma action plan

    4. Heart failure action plan

    5. Diabetes action plan

    1. Frailty careplan

    2. Self-management health tracking

About this course

  • $249.00
  • This course is part of the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care

What’s included?

This comprehensive course allows you to learn at your own pace in micro-learning easy-to-digest lessons.

  • Textbooks & Resources

    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.

  • Engaged evaluations

    Students are evaluated through multiple-choice questions, reflection questions and a final capstone case-study assignment. Evaluations are designed not only to assess the student's knowledge but also promote research. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of this course which may be used in your continuing education portfolio for your regulatory body.

  • Flexible learning

    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 learnin is available!

Course outcomes

Preparing highly-skilled health and wellness professionals for expanded knowledge in this specialized field.

  • Promote an understanding of the Community Paramedic role on the health team

  • Describe person-centered care

  • Identify services available in the community

  • Identify the health needs of an individual patient

  • Identify the various factors involved in determining the complexity of patient care needs (i.e. biological, psychosocial, cultural, emotional, health learning needs)

  • Demonstrate effective, appropriate and timely application of preventative and therapeutic interventions

  • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate information sharing

  • Integrate knowledge of cultural diversity into care planning

Registration options

Individual or team pricing available.

Register individual paramedics or teams

$249

*Team pricing

Teams of 10 or more are $224 each. Please enter number of staff in the checkout. You will receive login codes for each of your staff after payment. Codes are valid for one year after the date the code is activated by your staff.

Looking for comprehensive training programs for community paramedic?

  • Micro-cert in community paramedicine care
  • Certificate in community paramedicine care
  • Advanced certificate in community paramedicine care
  • Community paramedicine care refresher

E-mail us with questions, for a quote for EFT payment or for 20+ registrations. [email protected]

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FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    Although this course is designed for Community Paramedics, it is an excellent comprehensive course for other frontline health and wellness professionals. 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 a staff orientation or continuing education program. Note: This course is a required course in the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care program.

  • How long does it take to complete this course?

    Students may complete this course in as little as one month however you will have access to the course for one year.

  • How do I know I will be competent in the content after this course?

    Students receive formative (knowledge check points) and cumulative (final exams) evaluations in each course. 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.

  • What are the prerequisite for this program?

    There are no prerequisites for this program however prior health & wellness education is recommended in order to get the most out of this course.

  • I would like to register several of my staff for this course. Do you offer cohort pricing?

    We offer cohort pricing for some of our courses and programs. Please get in touch with us to discuss options!

  • Does this course count as a CE credit?

    This course is part of two of our CP prorgrams. Our CP certificates and micro-certs are approved CE credit with the Alberta College of Paramedics!

  • I have more questions!

    And we've got answers! Feel free to get in touch with us by e-mail at [email protected]

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