- Description
Description:
The EMT Refresher Course meets the 24 hours of course work required to renew in the State of California, including skill verification. CEUs can be applied toward the National Registry 40 hour requirement. The course also includes BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR through the American Red Cross. Those that require BLS for HCP CPR certification must complete online coursework prior to their arrival to class.
The EMT Refresher Course also covers the required State of California training in Naloxone and Epinephrine administration as well as glucometer use.
E-Learning: Learners are expected to complete the BLS CPR online assignments prior to class if they require certification. All learners will have access to the skill verification skill sheets and other curriculum resources. Learners are highly encouraged to review them prior to their arrival to class. Technology requirements include:
- Computer that has the following:
- Internet Access
- PDF Reader
- Anti-Virus Software
- Internet Browser (latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- Computer that has the following:
In-Person Learning - learners participate in 3 consecutive days of in-person training (24 CEU Hours).
NREMT CEU Topics Covered:
- Airway/Respiration/Ventilation
- Ventilation
- Oxygenation
- Cardiovascular
- Post-Resuscitation Care
- Stroke
- Cardiac Arrest
- Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
- Trauma
- Trauma Triage
- CNS Injury
- Hemorrhage Control
- Medical
- OB Emergencies
- Infectious Diseases
- Pain Management
- Psychiatric & Behavioral Emergencies
- Toxicological Emergencies - Opioids
- Neurological Emergencies - Seizures
- Endocrine Emergencies - Diabetes
- Immunological Emergencies
- Operations
- Field Triage - Disasters/MCI
- EMS Provider Hygiene, Safety, Vaccinations
- EMS Culture of Safety
- Crew Resource Management
- EMS Research
- Evidence Based Guidelines
- Local / State Component
- Asynchronous CPR
- Naloxone Administration
- Glucometer Use
- Epinephrine Administration
- Individual Component
- Patient Assessment System
Duration: 24+ Hours In-Person
Minimum/Maximum # Participants: 6 minimum, 24 maximum
Pre-Requisites:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a current EMT certification*.
* EMTs with certifications that have expired may recertify if the date of expiration was less than two years ago. Please visit the ICEMA EMT certification guidelines and the NREMT recertification guidelines for more information.
Certification: Participants will earn certification in...
- "BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR" valid for 2 years (American Red Cross)
- 24 CEU Hours (CAEMSA - ICEMA EMT CEU Program)
- CAEMSA Skill Verification
Included Materials:
- Access to electronic textbooks and handouts via learning management system.
Course Schedule: See schedule.