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
There are many deciding factors that go into determining if pursuing higher education is possible. One of the primary factors is whether or not it is financially attainable. In this course, we’ll examine the benefits of pursuing higher education, explore options for making college affordable, and calculate an estimate the cost for a degree of your choice.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 30 min
Caring for patients with dementia or Alzheimer's presents unique challenges for EMS providers. This JEMS CEUs course provides several perspectives on different components of dementia patients, including the PAINAD scale, considerations for dementia patients, and dealing with challenging patients and family.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The US population is aging rapidly. What does this mean for EMS? There will be an increase in geriatric patient population, which means an increase in geriatric patient calls. There are many unique considerations related to geriatric patients, such as scene, movement, communication, and medication considerations. Geriatric patients also may have an increased rate of abuse and neglect; EMS must be vigilant for signs. This JEMS CEU course will also examine the complexities and considerations EMS must employ when evaluating geriatric trauma patients.
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
Calls involving children can be intimidating for even the most seasoned EMS provider; newborn and infant calls can feel especially daunting. This JEMS CEU course will consider several elements of neonate and infant care, including assessing apparent life-threatening events (ALTE), transport determinations, actions for SIDS patients, resuscitation considerations, CPR, pediatric airway and ventilation considerations.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
This Medic Moment course was developed in partnership with Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS. This course demonstrates how to use CPAP to support a patient having trouble breathing with the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 4 min
This Medic Moment course was developed in partnership with Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS. This course demonstrates how to assess a patient with a cervical spine injury to determine if they require a cervical collar.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 4 min
This Medic Moment course was developed in partnership with Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS. This course demonstrates how to safely apply a cervical collar to a supine patient with a C-spine injury, and how to safely move them from a scene.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 6 min
This Medic Moment course was developed in partnership with Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS. This course demonstrates how to start intravenous (IV) access in a patient.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 8 min
This Medic Moment course was developed in partnership with Yale New Haven Health Center for EMS. This course demonstrates how to establish IO access in both the proximal tibia and humeral head sites.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 12 min
