In-person, Hands On - Critical Care Review Course

Attend our In-person, IBSC approved review course. This course will satisfy the 16 hour approved review course requirement for both the Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C®) and the Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C®).

This class is not like other review courses. There are didactic portions filled with the latest evidence based medicine where difficult concepts are taught in a way that is easy to understand and relate to both EMS and Critical Care arenas. We incorporate hands on skills stations, realistic scenarios, and group sessions to enhance learning of the material and increase material retention. This course is designed to push you outside of your comfort zone and really increase your knowledge and understanding of critical care medicine. This class is offered as a pre-conference for the Virginia Office of EMS Symposium 2021.

Content Covered: Flight Physiology, Aircraft Fundamentals, Ambulance Operations, Crew Resource Management, Advanced Medical Conditions, Labs, Hemodynamics, Shock, Environmental and Toxicology, Obstetrical Emergencies, Pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies, Traumatic Emergencies, Ultrasound, Respiratory Disorders, Ventilatory Management, Chest Tubes, IABP, ECMO, and Cardiovascular Emergencies.

Dates for Fall Course: November 2024 - Specific Dates coming soon.

Location: Online LIVE interactive sessions

FP-C or CCP-C Renewal Customers — please note on your payment that this if for refresher hours.

Course fee: $375

Continuing education hours: You will receive 24 hours of critical care continuing education for those that attend 100% of the class. A course completion certificate will be provided upon completion of the course. The certificates will include one for the 16 hour approved refresher course, and a second for 8 hours of critical care CE.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR In-Person/INTERACTIVE COURSES

For the VAOEMS Symposium Course we will utilize the Red, Yellow, Green wristband system. All of our instructors are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and will be wearing the green bands.

  • Green bands: If you have completed your COVID-19 Vaccination (proof required), AND you are not symptomatic, AND you desire people to be within 6 feet of you, then you can select a green band. You will not be mandated to wear a mask during stations or during the course. You are eligible to participate in all portions of the hands on skills and stations that you are comfortable with.

  • Yellow bands: If you have completed your COVID-19 Vaccination (proof required), AND you are not symptomatic, BUT you desire people to NOT be within 6 feet of you — and only want fist bumps or elbow bumps. You will not be mandated to wear a mask during stations or during the course. You are eligible to participate in all portions of the hands on skills and stations that you are comfortable with. We will separate you out a bit from others in your group to respect your distancing desires.

  • Red bands: If you are not fully vaccinated, or do not have proof of vaccination you will need to wear the red wristband. You MUST wear a mask for all portions of the course; this is non-negotiable. You MUST stay at least 6 feet away from other course colleagues and all the instructors. Masks and social distancing are required during all portions of the course for those with a red band. For individuals that are vaccinated, but want to assure social distancing around them — please select the red band.

We will be utilizing a large amount of equipment each class day for our hands on skills stations. The instructors will have sanitizing equipment at each station. Here are the protocols for the skills stations.

  • Arrive to the station and utilize the hand sanitizer

  • For scenarios utilize the gloves when handling the equipment, manikins, and iPads.

  • The last station of the day (wherever you are), we will ask that you assist the instructor in wiping down all the equipment with Lysol wipes.

  • Prior to leaving — please wipe down your desk space with Lysol each day

Thank you for being a part of this hands on program with us. We appreciate your willingness to assist with wipe down and for wearing your wristbands each day so we can properly serve each student and respect your decisions with vaccination, contact, and distancing.