Handtevy Provider Course - Critical Care

The Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course is a 4-hour live lecture and hands-on course that focuses on the skills needed to rapidly and accurately treat sick and injured pediatric patients. The course uses the basic tenets of ACLS training as the foundation while still covering the basic pediatric ALS principles and nuances. The course is intended to be used with the Handtevy Pediatric System.

Description

CAPCE Certified – 4 CEUs available

Features

• Highly interactive live classroom course featuring pre-hospital clinical scenarios
• Modular course built for customization and varying levels of difficulty
• Field-tested education which will translate to an immediate impact on quality
• Hands-on class format that will reinforce skills proficiency
• The course provides administration instruction and online reference materials
• Group instruction, practice, and demonstration

Course Content

• Key principles in pediatric advanced life support geared towards pre-hospital providers
• Systematic approach to pediatric assessment with a scientific explanation of the difficulties associated with pediatric care
• Overcoming the emotional hurdles associated with pre-hospital pediatric care
• Recognition and management of respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies
• Medication principles including dosing, administration, and error prevention
• Effective communication as a member and leader of a pre-hospital team.

Course Format/Time

• 4-hour course including time for breaks
• Didactic learning and hands-on skills stations

Course Completion Card or Certificate

• Provider candidates who successfully complete the Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course will receive a completion certificate (print or e-card), valid for two years
• Provider candidates must actively participate in, practice, and complete all clinical scenarios
• Provider candidates must complete the Handtevy Course post-test with a minimum score of 84%

Pre-Requisites

Course Pre-Requisites

• Provider candidates must have advanced life support certification (ACLS or equivalent) and provide proof of such prior to registration