PURPOSE:
This course emphasizes the use of scene size-up, history, interactive group discussion on potential treatment strategies, and physical exam to systematically rule out and consider possibilities and probabilities in treating patients’ medical crises. The course offers an initial assessment-based approach that progresses to a diagnostic-based approach to quickly develop the best treatment plan.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
For all levels of practitioners with a strong commitment to patient care, including EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Nurse Anesthetists and Physicians.
LOCATION:
Oak Conference Room - Spencer Hospital
1200 1st Ave E - Spencer, IA 51301
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Nurses: A certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion of the program. Retaining a program brochure as documentation of participation is strongly encouraged. Nurses determine whether course content meets the Iowa Board of Nursing’s criteria for appropriate continuing education.
EMS: CEH’s will be offered through CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education)
Participants must attend the entire program and meet the course criteria to receive continuing education credit. Participants may only use an AMLS Certification course once during their license renewal period.
PRE-REQUISITE:
1.Pre-Course Self-Assessment
a. Pick up the required text and pretest from HRD prior to class.
b. Complete the pretest prior to class.
c. Bring the completed pretest with you to class.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Participants will self-report knowledge of AMLS and demonstrate their understanding of AMLS by successfully completing the posttest with a score of 75% or greater.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
1.Identify and manage life-threatening presentations for a variety of medical emergencies, while considering comprehensive patient history, focused physical exam, and diagnostic findings.
2.Demonstrate with proficiency the application of the AMLS Assessment Pathway to determine appropriate differential diagnoses and management strategies.
3.Compare and contrast the concepts of clinical decision-making, pattern recognition, and clinical reasoning used in the determination of differential diagnoses.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$165 for non-employees of Spencer Hospital (includes AMLS 4th Edition text).
$10 for employees of Spencer Hospital who are electively registering for this course.
No registration fee for employees of Spencer Hospital who are required to have this certification
REFUND POLICY:
Full refund (minus a $95 handling fee) is given if a cancellation notice is received less than one week prior to class. No refund if less than 24-hour notice is given. Spencer Hospital reserves the right to cancel this program if there is insufficient enrollment. In this event, every attempt will be made to notify enrollees prior to the event.
FACULTY:
NAEMT AMLS Certified Instructors of Spencer Hospital are scheduled to conduct these classes throughout the year.
Payment Note:
REGISTRATION FEE:
$165 for non-employees of Spencer Hospital (includes AMLS 4th Edition text).
$10 for employees of Spencer Hospital who are electively registering for this course.
No registration fee for employees of Spencer Hospital who are required to have this certification
Refund Policy: Full refund (minus a $95 handling fee) is given if a cancellation notice is received less than one week prior to class. No refund if less than 24-hour notice is given. Spencer Hospital reserves the right to cancel this program if there is insufficient enrollment. In this event, every attempt will be made to notify enrollees prior to the event.
Make checks payable to: Spencer Hospital Send to: Human Resources Development Spencer Hospital 1200 First Ave. East Spencer, IA 51301
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