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Interpreting Vital Signs for EMS Personnel

Learn how to accurately assess and interpret vital signs as an EMS professional to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.

Instructors:
John Villa
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About this course

In the fast-paced and unpredictable world of emergency medical services, the ability to accurately interpret vital signs is not just a skill—it's a necessity. This essential ability aids in identifying life-threatening conditions, assessing patient severity, determining appropriate treatments, and monitoring patient response to interventions. The course provides a comprehensive framework that goes beyond simply measuring indicators like pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. It delves into the significance of these metrics, the techniques to acquire them accurately, and the intricate interplay between them. Additionally, it covers how abnormalities in these signs can serve as crucial red flags that can inform and guide the overall plan of care. The curriculum is designed to arm EMS professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to make timely, informed decisions, thereby elevating the quality of both immediate and long-term patient care.

Release Date:11/30/2022
CE Broker ID20-803854
Category:Emergency, Medical / Surgical, Primary Care
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Target Audience:Emergency Medical Responder, Paramedic, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician
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Course Accreditation

This course is approved for the following professions. You can get more details on each profession by clicking on it.

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for EMS professionals.

  • Florida Emergency Medical Services

  • Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services

  • Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board

Faculty

Instructors

John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.

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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

Ronald H.Dentist
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I am always looking for concise ,thorough, and up to date continuing education, and this course provided exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

Meghan L.Physician
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Enjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.

Requirements

Passing Grade

Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.1+
  • iOS 10+
  • Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
  • Broadband Internet Connection: T1
  • Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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