2024 Advanced Paramedic Refresher Program - 60 Hour

Resuscitation Group
The Resuscitation Group CAPCE accredited, Paramedic Refresher 60 hour, is designed to provide the participant with completion of all National Paramedic refresher components. The 60 hour program is designed to accomplish the NREMT Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) complete content and update the paramedic at the advanced level with the newest research and techniques being applied in the global environment. Upon completion of this course, participants will be awarded a 60 Hour NCCP Paramedic Refresher Certificate attesting to completion of all NCCP component hours. As a review, completion of the new Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) requires a total of 60 hours of continuing education to recertify. The complete model requires continuing education in three components: 30 hours of National component content per the NREMT, 15 hours of local/state component content, and, 15 hours of individual component content. Courses that cannot be applied towards recertification requirements include duplicate courses, clinical rotations, instructor courses, management/leadership courses, performance of duty, preceptor hours, serving as a skill examiner, and volunteer time with agencies. National Component (30hr): The National Component require Paramedics to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education as per the following: Airway/Resp/Ventilation (3.5hrs): Ventilation (2hrs), Capnography (1hr), Oxygenation (0.5hr). Cardiovascular (9.5hrs): Post-Resuscitation Care (0.5hr), Ventricular Assist Devices (0.5hrs), Stroke (1.5hrs), Cardiac Arrest (2hrs), Pediatric Cardiac Arrest (2.5hrs), Congestive Heart Failure (0.5hrs), Acute Coronary Syndrome (1.5hrs). Trauma (3hrs): Trauma Triage (1hr), Central Nervous System (CNS) Injury (1hr), Hemorrhage Control (0.5hr), Fluid Resuscitation (0.5hr). Medical (8.5hr): Special Healthcare Needs (2hr), OB Emergencies (0.5hr), Infectious Diseases (0.5hr), Medication Delivery (1hr), Pain Management (1hr), Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies (1hr), Toxicological Emergencies with Opioids (0.5hr), Neurological Emergencies with Seizures (0.5hr), Endocrine Emergencies with Diabetes (1hr), Immunological Emergencies (1hr). Operations (6.5hrs): At-Risk Populations (1hr), Ambulance Safety (0.5hr), Field Triage for Disasters/MCIs (1hr), EMS Provider Hygiene, Safety, and Vaccinations (0.5hr), EMS Culture of Safety (0.5hr), Pediatric Transport (0.5hr), Crew Resource Management (1hr), EMS Research (1hr), Evidence Based Guidelines (0,5hr). State Component (15hr) If specific local and/or state are not specified, these required hours are considered flexible content. You may use any state or Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved EMS - related education to fulfill these requirements. A maximum of 10 hours of distributive education may be used to meet the 15-hour requirement. Individual Component (15hr): The individual hours are considered flexible content. You may use any state or Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) approved EMS - related education to fulfill these requirements. A maximum of 15 hours of distributive education may be used to meet the 15 hour requirement. Program Tuition: $1100 usd for 60 Hour Refresher Program. Preparing for the Course: Please review registration email and ask any questions you may have. Prior to the course, you will receive an email inviting you to take the Advanced Trauma Course (ATC) Exam, please complete this exam prior to the first day of class. Failure to complete the exam with a score of 85% or more, will make you ineligible to receive a course completion certificate for the CAPCE accredited Paramedic Refresher. This exam is open resource and queued to the pre-course reading and viewing sent out with this email. Prior to the course, you will receive an email inviting you to take the Pre-Course Exam for the Paramedic Refresher, please complete this exam prior to the first day of class. Failure to complete the exam with a score of 85% or more, will make you ineligible to receive a course completion certificate for the CAPCE accredited Paramedic Refresher. This exam is open resource.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,100.00

Total required fees

$100.00

Books and supplies

$200.00

Locations

Vancouver

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

2 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

60

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

  • Current or previously certified Paramedic (NREMT or equivalent)
  • Active or expired credential eligible for recertification
  • Foundational EMS experience
  • Pre-course exam completion (minimum passing standard required)
  • Completion of assigned pre-course study materials
  • Active participation in simulation and lab components

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

Preparation for:

  • NREMT Paramedic Recertification (NCCP)
  • State EMS recertification requirements

Includes:

  • National Component (30 hours)
  • State/Local Component (15 hours)
  • Individual Component (15 hours)

Content areas include:

  • Airway, respiration, and ventilation
  • Cardiovascular emergencies and post-resuscitation care
  • Trauma management
  • Medical emergencies (endocrine, neuro, infectious, toxicology)
  • EMS operations and safety
  • Evidence-based guidelines

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.