Courses for any Healthcare Provider

Arrhythmia Interpretation for Students and Providers (2 days, 8 hours each)
This is a 16 hour course is perfect for both the pre-hospital providers and hospital professionals of all levels who wish to enhance an understanding of cardiac arrhythmias and a comprehension of the electrical and physiological etiology pertaining to cardiac rhythms. Students attending the course will be taken through a step-by-step process of rhythm interpretation and given multiple variations of practice rhythms for one-on-one instruction and group participation. Students will be administered a post course written evaluation to ensure every student leaves the classroom with confidence in rhythm interpretation. This is a great course for both beginners and seasoned providers as well as a wonderful review for ACLS.

12 Lead ECG Interpretation for Students and Providers (2 days, 8 hours each)
This is a 16 hour course designed for both new and experienced pre-hospital providers and hospital professionals who wish to gain a thorough understanding in the analysis and understanding of 12 Lead ECG’s. Anatomy with Physiology will be reviewed to include the conduction system and circulatory system. Students will participate in discussions including case studies of on how the pathophysiology of the acute MI process affects the normal 12 Lead ECG’s. Topics stressed will include normal 12 Lead’s, S-T Segments, isoelectric lines, “J” points, R-wave progression, bundle-branch blocks, axis deviations, and disease processes. Students will complete the course with comfort and an understanding of 12 Lead ECG interpretation. Please note that this is NOT an arrhythmia course. Students must have an understanding of 3 Lead and arrhythmia interpretation before attempting this course.

Clinical Instructors Education and Credentialing Program (15 hours, 2 days)
This course was developed by the American Physical Therapy Association for anyone interested in or involved with clinical education. The workshop addresses issues of planning for students during their clinical education experiences, developing and facilitating learning experiences, supporting ongoing learning through questioning and effective feedback, and partnering between the academic program and clinical sites. Evaluation tools and skills are discussed, as well as the identification and management of challenging situations. The program includes a brief look at legal, regulatory and ADA implications for clinical educators, including guidelines for student supervision. Successful completion of the six Assessment Centers results in the awarding of APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing.

Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services – (16 hours, 2 days) The proportion of the aged in society today is greater than ever before, and growing faster than any other segment of our population. Current indications are that approximately 34% of calls for emergency medical services, or 3.4 million emergency responses involve patients over the age of 60. GEMS represents the most credible and complete source of medical information for older adults. Topics include aging, changes with aging, communication and assessment, communicating with older people and their caregivers, pharmacology, end-of-life care issues, trauma, falls, immobilization, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological emergencies, altered mental status, DNRs, stroke, respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies, elder abuse, neglect, medication interactions, dementia vs. delirium, just to name a few! This is an excellent course for any healthcare provider who cares for the aging population.

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