Welcome to the course!
Accessing your course
FREE PREVIEWCourse outcomes
FREE PREVIEWAssessment practice
Community Paramedicine learning resources
FREE PREVIEWOutcomes
FREE PREVIEWAseptic technique
Donning and doffing PPE
Outcomes
FREE PREVIEWIntravenous (IV) cannulation
FREE PREVIEWIntravenous fluids
Subcutaneous medication administration
Intramuscular medication administration
Topical medication administration
Educating patients on insulin administration
Oral and gastric medication administration
Virtual Simulation: Oral medication administration
Virtual Simulation: Non-parenteral medication administration
Virtual Simulation: Parenteral medication administration
Quiz: Intravenous therapy and medication administration
Outcomes
FREE PREVIEWBlood bottle guide
Venipuncture - How to take blood
Lab values interpretation (for reference)
Virtual Simulation: Blood Culture Collection
Virtual Simulation: Blood collection interpretation
Virtual Flashcards: Blood Bottles
Virtual Flashcards: Blood Culture Collection
Virtual Flashcards: Venipuncture
Quiz: Phlebotomy
Outcomes
FREE PREVIEWNasogastric (NG) tube insertion
Feeding tubes
Quiz: Nasogastric tubes
Outcomes
FREE PREVIEWCatheterization
Types of catheters and catheter management
Stomas
Quiz: Catheter and ostomy care
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. Mobile learning is included!
Preparing highly-skilled health and wellness professionals for expanded knowledge in this specialized field.
Differentiate between subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medication administration
Describe the rationale and procedure for intravenous therapy
Discuss indications and rationale for performing peripheral venipuncture and perform collection venous blood specimens
Discuss indications for oral and nasal gastric tube insertion.
Discuss the indications and rationale for performing specimen collection including urinalysis, sputum, and swabs
Demonstrate wound assessments and perform and manage wound care
Perform urinary catheterization and assess for complications
Perform Central Venous Line procedures
Utilize diagnostic tools and point of care devices including spirometry
Demonstrate effective, appropriate and timely performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to patient care Select medically appropriate investigation methods
This course is designed to provide Community Paramedics with advanced assessment skills and specialized therapeutics 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 this course is designed specifically for community paramedics. This course is only open for paramedics currently working for a paramedic service.
We offer cohort pricing for some of our courses and programs. Please get in touch with us to discuss options!
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Individual or team pricing available.
Teams of 10 or more are $382 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.
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