Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to the course!

    2. Accessing your course

    3. Outcomes

    4. Course structure

    5. Community Paramedicine learning resources

    1. Outcomes

    2. Understanding empathy

    3. Professional accountability and unconscious bias

    4. Supportive leadership

    5. Optional podcast - How to cultivate compassion

    6. Quiz - Professional relationships

    1. Outcomes

    2. Personality & temperament

    3. Emotional intelligence

    4. Self-esteem & confidence

    5. Personality & Communication Quiz

    1. Outcomes

    2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    3. Active listening

    4. Open-ended vs. closed-ended questions

    5. An introduction to Motivational Interviewing

    6. Optional reflections and resources: Using motivational interviewing in clinical practice

    7. Wheel of change

    8. Goal setting - How to make a better to-do list

    9. Goal setting - SMART goals

    10. Goal setting - Process-Oriented Learning

    11. Quiz: Coaching and goal setting

    1. Outcomes

    2. Conflict vs. disagreement

    3. Emotions and conflict

    4. Conflict management

    5. Optional: Influence & power

    6. Quiz - Conflict, power and influence

    1. Outcomes

    2. Effective communication in healthcare

    3. SBAR reporting

    4. Writing a good progress note

    5. Optional: Patient Safety - Cognitive Bias

    6. Closed-loop communication

    7. Handoffs

    8. Situational Awareness

    9. Debriefing

    10. Assertiveness in patient care

    11. Patient Safety - Disclosing Patient Safety Incidents

    12. Optional: Speaking up - eCourse

    13. Patient safety resources for specific populations

    14. Quiz - Patient Safety

    15. Quiz - Cognitive bias

About this course

  • $329.00

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 learning is included

Course outcomes

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

  • Evaluate health literacy and convey relevant information and perspectives of patients, families, caregivers and other health care professionals

  • Explain appropriate and professional documentation within health care

  • Describe the components of patient privacy

  • Examine the role of a health advocate

  • Establish effective communication techniques

  • Demonstrate the ability to manage conflict by using effective communication

  • Distinguish language appropriate for patients, peers and other professions

  • Define empathy, compassion and respect

  • Demonstrate the process of motivational interviewing

  • Define situational awareness and apply it to patient care

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is perfect for the skilled health and wellness professional as continuing education credits or professional development. Students will gain a foundational knowledge and feel confident expanding their knowledge in this field through further education. This is a great course as part of administrative/clinical support staff orientation programs. Note: This is a required course in the Certificate in Community Paramedicine Care

  • 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!

  • I have more questions!

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

Registration options

Individual or team pricing available.

Register individual paramedics or teams

$329

*Team pricing

Teams of 10 or more are $296 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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