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Patient Assessment for EMS Personnel

Learn how to perform comprehensive medical patient assessments as an EMS professional with this self-directed online course. Enhance your skills for better patient care.

Instructors:
John Villa
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About this course

In the dynamic world of emergency medical services, patient assessment transcends mere observation; it demands a blend of technical prowess and clinical judgment. Proper interpretation of a patient's signs and symptoms can greatly influence outcomes, making it essential for EMS providers to excel not just as technicians, but as clinicians adept in critical thinking. This course delves deep into the art and science of patient assessment, from primary evaluations to ongoing monitoring. As a result, they will be adeptly prepared to interpret data, determine the cause of a patient's ailment, and employ the most fitting interventions.

CE Broker ID20-789274
Category:Emergency, Medical / Surgical, Case Management, Primary Care
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Target Audience:Emergency Medical Responder, 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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