As a first responder, you may encounter varying types of bloodborne and airborne pathogens. It is necessary to be prepared for these circumstances so that you are better equipped to protect yourself and others and help to stop the spread of potentially dangerous pathogens. This course will discuss bloodborne and airborne pathogens, including the use of personal protective equipment and controlling exposure.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The importance of end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) and capnography cannot be overstated for prehospital providers. This JEMS CEU course discusses the importance of EtCO2 and how to use PQRST method for interpretation using clinical applications and examples. You’ll also delve into using EtCO2 to identify states of shock and inform pain management care. This course will also discuss capnography in EMS, including interpreting waveforms and using interpretations to inform your treatment for intubated and non-intubated patients. Lastly, you’ll learn the pros and cons of using tools (such as colorimetric devices, capnometry, and capnography) to confirm proper airway placement and the risks for not using them.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Fluid resuscitation is a critical component in the management of hemorrhage and trauma. This JEMS CEU course will discuss key components of fluid resuscitation, including the use of normal saline and crystalloids in trauma, prehospital hemorrhage resuscitation, fluid management in hemorrhagic shock, and the use of whole blood. This course will also examine the use of warm saline and rapid infusion techniques for prehospital blood transfusions. During this course, learners will evaluate the pros and cons of normal saline, heated saline, prehospital packed red blood cells (pRBC) with plasma, whole blood, and crystalloid infusion.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Learning how to mitigate workplace violence is a crucial part of providing a safe and secure work environment. Mitigating workplace violence is not only important so that departments can provide personnel with a safe workplace, but it also allows staff to recognize early warning signs and how to report them. This course will help departments learn how to recognize, identify, prevent, and respond to instances of workplace violence.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Fire and EMS personnel come to work ready to face any call that comes their way. When facing a difficult call, resting at the station between calls, or interacting with other personnel, there may be times that an individual is made to feel uncomfortable in their working environment. Every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harassment. In this course, we’ll examine what constitutes sexual harassment, ways to prevent it, and how to cultivate a safe working environment.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
What do most great employees have in common? Stellar communication skills. In this course, you'll learn why having excellent communication skills is so important in the workplace, and how you can improve yours.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
