This American Heart Association approved course covers adult and pediatric CPR and FBAO, two-rescuer CPR, barrier devices and AED. The course focuses on the needs of the professional caregiver. Successful completion includes American Heart Association certification that is valid for two years. Textbook required, can be purchased at NTC's Campus Store.
This American Red Cross Babysitting Certification course will prepare youth to be safe, effective, and responsible babysitters. The training is designed to provide universal skills in areas that every babysitter should know, including basic care for infants and children, basic First Aid, child behavior and appropriate activities, emergency protocols, and more.
The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. The goal of PALS is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.
Prepare paramedics in Wisconsin to function effectively as vital members of critical care transport teams. Patients in critical condition requiring inter-facility transportation demand a heightened level of care distinct from that provided in traditional hospital or emergency field settings. This course equips students with a deep understanding of specialized assessment techniques and the unique requirements of critical care patients. It empowers them with the ability to proficiently operate and troubleshoot critical care transport equipment and cultivates the essential skills needed to ensure the stability of critical care patients during transit. The course strictly adheres to the Wisconsin curriculum for the licensure endorsement as a Critical Care Paramedic.
Provides participants with the foundational knowledge and essential skills required to effectively respond to a wide range of medical emergencies and accidents. It is specifically designed to prepare students for state certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Wisconsin, including successful preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examinations at the EMR Level. In addition to technical expertise, the course emphasizes the cultivation of professionalism, ethical conduct, and a steadfast dedication to safety within the field of emergency medical service. Graduates emerge well-equipped to meet the rigorous standards of both state and national certification as EMRs or as EMTs.
Explore characteristics that are incorporated into substance use counseling and practice. Determine personal values, beliefs, strengths and weaknesses. Analyze the eight practice dimensions used to effectively treat substance use disorders: Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Referral; Service Coordination; Counseling; Patient, Family and Community Education; Documentation; and Professional and Ethical Responsibilities. Evaluate legal and ethical issues surrounding substance use counseling. Evaluate Information about Wisconsin licensing for substance use counseling.
Overview of psychopharmacology including drug categorization history, drug categorization, and drug classification. Includes analysis of neurophysiology of the brain and endocrine system, effects of substances on the body, analysis of delivery systems, and analysis of medical aspects of SUDs. Also includes etiology of addiction, psychopharmacological aspects of withdrawal management, analysis of medications used to treat SUDs and mental health disorders, and SUD medical impacts on the body.
Summarize the history of, and explore the primary concepts within, the major approaches to counseling. Explore the empirical foundations of each theory. Examine application of theories to counseling. Review specific techniques of each theoretical approach. Examine the role of the counselor within each theoretical approach. Explore the role of the counselor, the scope of practice, and the ethical implications in counseling.
Explore the core components of substance use disorder treatment. Apply the core practice dimensions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling. Evaluate process for SUD clients for the purpose of developing treatment plans and documenting the treatment process.
Introduction to case management techniques and processes. Incorporates intake assessment techniques, service planning techniques, referral processes, coordination of care, and discharge processes determined by a multidisciplinary team approach. Includes client self-determination and autonomy. Incorporates clinical documentation requirements and processes.
Provides a broad understanding of family systems theory and practice relevant to the human services field. Focus is on evaluating the communication and interaction patterns and applying interventions and strategies.
Teaches the paramedic learner to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint.
Provides the learner with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in field and health care environment experiences with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Successful completion of this course requires the learner to meet all clinical/field requirements leading up to the paramedic field capstone phase of education.
Equips students with the expertise and competencies necessary for administering advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care within the state of Wisconsin. Participants will be thoroughly prepared for successful completion of the NREMT AEMT certification examination. Additionally, this course fosters a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct within the field of emergency medical service. Condition: Current State of Wisconsin EMT License.
This course teaches the paramedic learner to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs. Gynecological emergencies, along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course.
This course teaches the paramedic learner to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient.
Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society.
Analyze foundational skills in the counseling relationship. Analyze the stages of the helping processes and the roles professionals play in the processes. Analyze the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships. Apply basic counseling techniques. Apply interviewing and counseling skills through mock counseling sessions and personal experience reflections. Examine issues of boundaries and ethics.
Evaluate the ethical codes of the helping professions. Examine professional boundaries related to the helping professions. Incorporate ethical standards into decision making processes. Examine ethical considerations related to professional standards for the helping professions. Examine ethical considerations related to state and federal regulations for the helping professions. Examine the ethical considerations related to professional self-care.
An introduction to theory and practice of group dynamics and processes. Includes ethical considerations, effective group leadership, and stages of group development. Also includes demonstration of group facilitation skills, clinical documentation, co-facilitation strategies, reflective practitioner techniques, and group formation.
Provides an overview to the history, diagnosis, treatment strategies, legal and ethical considerations, and documentation of mental health conditions. Focus is on understanding the mental health conditions that co-occur with substance use disorders.
Provides participants with the foundational knowledge and essential skills required to effectively respond to a wide range of medical emergencies and accidents. It is specifically designed to prepare students for state certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Wisconsin, including successful preparation for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) examinations. In addition to technical expertise, the course emphasizes the cultivation of professionalism, ethical conduct, and a steadfast dedication to safety within the field of emergency medical service. Graduates emerge well-equipped to meet the rigorous standards of both state and national certification.
Pre/co-requisites: Current Healthcare Provider CPR or plans to obtain Healthcare Provider CPR in 30-531-301 Emergency Medical Responder/ Emergency Medical Technician - Part 1. - AND - Completion of 30-531-301 Emergency Medical Responder/ Emergency Medical Technician - Part 1 within one year of start date, - OR - currently enrolled in 30-531-301 Emergency Medical Responder/ Emergency Medical Technician - Part 1 - OR - or current State of WI Emergency Medical Responder License.
Medical professionals who respond to cardiovascular emergencies in and out of the hospital enhance their treatment knowledge and skills through the AHA’s ACLS training courses.
Upon successful completion of the EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) Refresher course, the learner will be eligible to renew their WI State License and renew their National Registry Certification.
Provides the State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) thecontinuing education required for renewing the provider's license at Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and renewing the National Registry certification. This program follows the EMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) curriculum. The NCCP is provided by the National Registry ofEmergency Medical Technicians.
Provides the State of Wisconsin Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) the continuing education required for renewing the provider's license at Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and renewing the National Registry certification. This program follows the AEMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) curriculum. The NCCP is provided by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Provides the State of Wisconsin Paramedic the continuing education required for renewing the provider's license at Wisconsin Department of Health Services(DHS} and renewing the National Registry certification. This program follows the Paramedic National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) curriculum. The NCCP is provided by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Provides the continuing education required for renewing the Critical Care endorsement for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Provides the necessary training for awareness of critical care equipment and assessment tools needed to care for a patient during the mobile transition from ground care to an acute care setting. Reviews the basic principles of critical care transport including pharmacology, monitoring, lab values, and ventilation.
This course has 2 components: an online portion and an instructor-led classroom portion. You must complete the online portion first. This course covers adult, child and infant CPR and FBAO, two-rescuer CPR, barrier devices and AED. The course focuses on the needs of the professional caregiver. Successful completion includes American Heart Association certification that is valid for two years.
Heartsaver 1st Aid, CPR/AED training which includes adult, child and infant. Successful completion includes American Heart Association certification that is valid for two years. Textbook required, can be purchased at NTC's Campus Store.
Provides the learner with a final opportunity to incorporate their cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry examinations. Technical skills attainment (TSA) for each student will be compiled and/or documented within this course as required by the DHS-approved paramedic curriculum. Learners will also participate in a field capstone internship as identified by CoAEMSP accreditation in which the learner must be provided with an opportunity to serve as team leader in a variety of pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical situations.