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Framing: Documentation-Proper and Complete |
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Your local training director, operations officers, and medical direction have expectations that should be met for each and every documentation piece that you provide. It is our intention to provide you with knowledge on this subject that will spark good discussion and hopefully a better overall product for you and your service. |
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VAD Educational Updates for the Prehospital Care Provider |
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) are not new devices. In fact, the first successful use of such a device was described in 1966. Since then, and particularly in the past few years, VAD design and safety has improved significantly and are now commonly implanted devices.
This course strives to bring prehospital providers current with the most commonly implanted devices at the time - this course will not cover every device that a prehospital provider may encounter.
Following successful completion of the material, the provider should feel comfortable recognizing the VAD patient when encountered in the community, have an understanding of the basic VAD components, be able to assess the VAD patient's hemodynamic status, and be able to deliver care in the prehospital setting. |
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Spinal Motion Restriction Decisions |
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Two of the University of Rochester’s finest educators discuss the decision-making that is involved with Spinal Motion Restriction.This enlightening discussion offers information that will allow providers to better interpret standing protocols.Subsequently providers will be able to create and execute better treatment plans.
Jeremy Cushman M.D., M.S., NYS Paramedic is the Chief of the Division of Prehospital Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, at the University of Rochester.
Mark Gestring, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Director of Adult Trauma at the University of Rochester’s Regional Trauma Center.
Enjoy the conversation as these two experts in their respective fields escort you through the nuance that every provider should consider when treating a patient with possible spinal trauma. |
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Communicating with the Deaf Sign Language User |
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This training was developed by Dr. Jason Rotoli, Deaf Health Pathways Director, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in conjunction with Dr. Jeremy Cushman, Chief of the University of Rochester’s Division of Prehospital Medicine. Funding for the Care of the Culturally Deaf education was provided by Society of Academic Emergency Medicine. Continuing Education provided by EMSPlumbline
Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have three attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Climate vs. the Respiratory System |
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This lesson briefly explores chronic respiratory illness. The benefit is we bring Meteorologist Bob Metcalfe to our discussion. You will quickly see that there are a number of things going on everyday that effect your respiratory patients that we should be aware of. Final Exam:Please read the questions carefully. You will have two attempts to obtain a 70% or higher. If you are not successful on your second attempt you are welcome to take the course again. Good luck! |
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Children with Special Health Care Needs: Assessments Part I |
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This is the first lesson in a series that offers two opportunities. You have the opportunity to learn from a medical professional and the opportunity to learn from an experienced and caring mother. Listen carefully in this first lesson and consider what should be done for all medically fragile children. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Understanding the Basic Concepts of HIPAA |
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This course will give participants a basic understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Participants will learn what HIPAA is, how it changes the way we do our work, federal vs. state standards, patient rights, the purposes of HIPAA compliance and more. |
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Collaborative Protocol Update - Patella Dislocation |
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This course is designed to be taken by all BLS and ALS providers in the MLREMS region as an addition module for the collaborative protocol update.
A score of 70% is required to pass the exam which follows. |
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Mental Health - Anxiety Overview |
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This brief overview of the topic of anxiety disorders explores the assessment and treatment that EMS providers should be familiar with. Along with the intricate evaluations that EMS providers must obtain on the patients they are caring for there is the underlying issue of evaluating ourselves. This tour of the topic will certainly offer opportunities for EMS providers to assist responders and patients alike.
Exam Description Please read each question carefully. You will have two attempts to gain a 70% or higher on this exam. If you are not successful in two attempts you are welcome to take the course again to gain the certification. Best of luck! |
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Lifting and Moving—Lesson 1 |
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There are several disciplines of healthcare that require proficiency in lifting and moving. Prehosital medicine and fire-service-related rescue requires a proficiency in this area that is beyond any other area of healthcare. Our team of experts discuss the challenges that we face in our community. In this first session of the series, we explore the mindset and preparation that must take place in order to achieve success.
Final Exam:This multiple choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain a 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Bedrock: Therapeutic Communications for EMS |
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The topic of therapeutic communications relates to nearly every EMS response and is especially important for high-acuity situations. Elizabeth C. Shannon, EMT, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC, brings her years of experience as a mental health care provider and an EMT to the table in this insightful discussion. As you hear her navigate the questions posed, we hope that you will confirm what you are already doing well. We also hope that your reflection on the subject will lead to improved EMS responses for you and the other medics on your crew.
Final Exam: Please read each question carefully. You will have two attempts to gain a 75% or higher on this exam. If you are not successful in two attempts, you are welcome to take the course again to gain the certification. |
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NYS MOLST Training |
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The New York State Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form contains medical orders that EMS must honor in critically ill and frail patients. In order to honor patient wishes at the end of life, it is essential that EMS clinicians are able to rapidly interpret MOLST forms and honor the orders. In 2023, DOH policy was updated to align with an updated MOLST form and to allow the recognition of health care agents by EMS without online medical oversight. This training reviews the legal roles of health care agents, discusses the purpose of the MOLST form, how to interpret orders and reviews five scenarios that will give you the confidence to interpret and honor MOLST orders when it matters most. |
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Framing: Interviewing a Flight Medic |
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The advent of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) has opened the door for care that is often superior to what can be done on the ground. Most providers will look to the speed of transport as the benefit that a helicopter can offer. This lesson is designed to allow the Ground Emergency Medical Service (GEMS) Provider a chance to think differently about HEMS. This interview sheds some light on how just one Flight Medic approaches her job. This enlightening talk will offer a GEMS provider the opportunity to value not just what HEMS can do for the patient but gain some insight as to how the people on the aircraft can make a difference to the persons in need of assistance. Final Exam: This multiple choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have TWO attempts to gain a 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Neurogenic Shock Reviewed |
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Terms that are commonly heard, such as neurogenic shock and spinal shock often confuse EMS providers. Knowing the meaning of each term is only the beginning. In this overview, Dr. Jeremy Cushman offers a few pearls of wisdom that will assist EMS providers of all levels with the secondary assessment of patients who may have suffered life-threatening spinal trauma. Test: This multiple choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have one attempt to gain an 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully.
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Communications for the Fire and EMS Supervisor |
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So much of what we do in Fire and EMS is problem-solving. This CME is a fantastic means for managers to learn about the very technical field of Radio Communications. If you are a manager that is in the position of problem-solving, you will want to take time to review this material. Three experienced professionals succinctly discuss what you will need to know when preparing for a problem or reacting to problems in the Radio Communications realm. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Constructing: FAST-ED Overview |
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Professor of Emergency Medicine and Chief of the Division of Prehospital Medicine at the University of Rochester, Jeremy Cushman, brings his experienced team of prehospital providers together to discuss the benefits of Field Assessment Stroke Triage for Emergency Destination (FAST-ED). You will want to take notes and download your favorite smartphone app. This lesson is sure to spark an excellent discussion with your training officers and/or medical director(s).
Final Exam: This multiple choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please utilize the smartphone app of your choosing and take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Popular Tourniquets |
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Prehospital trauma care has not seen many changes that rival the advent of tourniquets. There is a lot of material that is nice to know. This lesson is a brief review of what we believe medics need to know. Successful completion of this lesson will set the stage for higher-level conversations. More importantly, we hope that you will be encouraged to practice applying the tourniquets until you have obtained true proficiency. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully.
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COVID-19 Pandemic—EMS Documentation |
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Paramedics Mark Philippy and Ben Sensenbach take time in the Spring of 2020 to discuss the documentation concerns that are associated with COVID-19. This in-depth discussion will lead most providers to the conclusion that they are already doing good work and it should continue. This discussion is strong enough to lead the same providers to think slightly differently about what is done during a pandemic period and they may decide to make minor alterations in what the way the document after EMS responses. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have three attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Pneumothorax and Hemothorax for EMTs |
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Paramedic Instructor Peter Bonadonna discusses some of the most life threatening chest injures. |
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Commotio Cordis |
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Paramedic Instructor Peter Bonadonna discusses his thoughts on Commotio Cordis in an effort to orient EMTs that are not familiar with the phenomena. |
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End-of-Life Care (Part 1): Introduction—Palliative Care |
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Nursing educator Dr. Jacqueline Coates, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, is a retired paramedic who brings her experiences in prehospital medicine and hospice to this introductory lesson in palliative care. The series begins by discussing the concepts of hospice and palliative care. Her expertise and teaching acumen provide several opportunities for you and your team to expound upon the principles she introduces.
The multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 80% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Mental Health Depression |
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Most, if not all, providers have an interest in helping those around them. We found six providers that chose to tell their stories as they relate to Chronic Depression. All of the stories are different but they are all being told for the same reason. These providers are willing to do what many of us will never do. They are sharing their experiences so that they will help those around them. Mental Health First-Aid Instructor, Melodie Kolmetz and Dual Certified Family Practice Physician / Family Therapist, Alan Lorenz discuss the growth that our profession has seen. They also give fantastic guidance regarding the care of patients, partners, and ourselves. |
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Brick by Brick: Gastroenterology Overview—Part 2 |
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Melodie Kolmetz, Paramedic, PA-C, is a multi-disciplinary provider and educator. Her lesson continues with an overview on completing a physical exam. Melodie's experience as a paramedic, physician assistant, and instructor offers an opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry.
Final Exam: Please read each question carefully. You will have two attempts to gain a 70% or higher on this exam. If you are not successful in two attempts, you are welcome to take the course again to gain the certification. |
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Communications for EMS Providers |
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Many providers view EMS Communications as the most basic of topics. At the same time, some experienced providers see this as one of the most in-depth issues that they may come across. How do you view the topic of EMS Communications? It is difficult to find a provider with a rich background in EMS Communications that John Merklinger brings to the table. His knowledge of the industry and his ability to breakdown complex issues makes this large topic very easy to digest.
Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
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Head Trauma Interviews: Lesson 1 |
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Lauren Wittman RN, BSN, CCRN-CMC, sits down to discuss some of the fundamental components of brain and skull Anatomy and Physiology with Jonathan J. Stone, M.D. . As the discussion continues, Dr. Stone offers an in-depth look at what we can expect when secondary trauma to the brain continues to manifest. This valuable information will assist you with understanding your local protocols no matter where you are. Final Exam: This multiple-choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have two attempts to gain an 75% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully. |
