Prehospital Emergency Medicine: An Overview for Providers

Overview

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The cost for this online course is $20. The estimated time to complete this on-demand course is 60 minutes. Learners will be asked to complete an activity post-assessment with a passing score of 75%.

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Once you register for the course, you will have 30 days from the date of enrollment to complete the course. The date your access expires will be indicated in the Course Summary box on this webpage.
 

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals.

Educational Need

According to a study published by the Clinical Nursing and Quality of Healthcare, prehospital care is critical in improving patient outcomes, particularly in time-sensitive emergencies such as trauma, cardiac failure, stroke, bleeding, breathing difficulties, and systemic infections. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in clinical research in prehospital care, and several challenges and opportunities have emerged. There is an urgent need to adapt clinical research methodology to the context of prehospital care.

Learning Objectives

  1. Review the history of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the United States.
  2. Discuss the levels of providers and the skills and training for each level.
  3. Discuss rural versus urban and paid and volunteer EMS providers.
  4. Review the relationship between EMS and other providers.

Speakers

Michael McLaughlin, PhD, REMT-P, CHSE
Simulation Laboratory Manager, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Timothy J. Sagers, MD
Primary Care, Family/General Practice, and Telehealth, Mercy Cedar Rapids

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Recording date: February 6, 2025
Date of original release: February 6, 2025
Most recent review/update: February 6, 2025
Termination date: February 5, 2027

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 CPME
  • 1.00 IBON
Course opens: 
02/06/2025
Course expires: 
02/05/2027
Cost:
$20.00

CE Credits

Accreditation Statements

  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
  • Nurse: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit is awarded.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

Disclosures

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers. 

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Michael McLaughlin, PhD, REMT-P, CHSE - Speaker
  • Timothy J. Sagers, MD - Speaker

Disclaimer

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 1.00 AOA Category 2­B
  • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 1.00 CPME
  • 1.00 IBON

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Price

Cost:
$20.00
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