Courses

Learn essential techniques for assessing patients in emergency situations as a paramedic, EMT, or EMS professional. This 23-minute video tutorial covers the critical steps of patient assessment and documentation, starting with scene safety evaluation and hazard identification. Discover how to differentiate between trauma cases and medical calls, and master the ABC's (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) approach. Explore methods for examining patients, including vital sign assessment (pulse, arterial blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature). Gain insights into determining transport priority using "stay and play" vs. "load and go" strategies. Utilize the SAMPLE acronym for conducting thorough medical history interviews. Enhance your skills in emergency patient care and documentation through this comprehensive guide designed for paramedics, EMTs, nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals.

Explore a comprehensive 26-minute video introducing Emergency Medical Services (EMS), covering essential topics for EMTs, paramedics, and medical professionals. Dive into the ABC's of Emergency Medicine, focusing on Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. Learn about crucial concepts such as ventilation, oxygenation, hemoglobin oxygen saturation, and various types of fluids used in emergency care. Gain insights into important medical equipment like HEPA respirators, arterial lines, and intravenous lines. Designed for healthcare professionals, medical students, and those preparing for exams such as USMLE, NCLEX, COMLEX, and PANCE, this educational content provides a solid foundation in emergency medical care principles and practices.

Explore a comprehensive cardiology EKG axis deviation review designed for PA, NP, PANCE, PANRE, paramedic, and nursing students. Delve into key topics including anatomy, rhythm strips, cardiac conduction systems, and various heart rhythms. Master concepts through a simplified one-disease-per-slide teaching style, with emphasis on highly tested material. Gain insights from an experienced educator with over 15 years in graduate-level instruction. Access additional resources such as matching exercises and practice exams to further enhance your learning experience.

Explore a unique perspective on cybersecurity resilience in this 40-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the parallels between emergency medical services and information security, drawing from Rich Mogull's 30 years of experience as an EMT and Paramedic and over 20 years in cybersecurity. Discover practical techniques to improve effectiveness and mental resilience in the high-stress world of cybersecurity. Learn how to apply lessons from emergency response to your security career, addressing common issues such as burnout, mental health challenges, and substance abuse. Gain valuable insights on navigating the blurred lines between online and physical threats while maintaining your well-being and professional effectiveness.

Discover how to transform life's darkest moments into opportunities for uncovering your purpose in this inspiring TEDx talk by Sim Shain. Drawing from his extensive experience as a healthcare executive, humanitarian, and founder of ParaFlight and OrganFlights.com, Shain shares valuable insights on navigating challenging times. Learn from his unique perspective, shaped by over 28 years as a nationally registered paramedic and his work in critical medical situations. Gain practical strategies for finding meaning and direction during adversity, as Shain demonstrates how to turn life's trials into catalysts for personal growth and self-discovery. This thought-provoking presentation, delivered at TEDxMayfieldHS, offers a powerful approach to embracing life's challenges and emerging stronger, more purposeful, and inspired.

Dive into a comprehensive 20-minute anatomy review video focusing on the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis, tailored for graduate-level healthcare professionals including PAs, NPs, nurses, paramedics, PTs, and OTs. Explore detailed "roadmaps" of arterial, venous, and nerve structures, featuring color-coded sensory and motor maps. Master an easy-to-draw sacral plexus diagram. Cover essential topics such as heart circulation, abdominal veins, thoracic and abdominal arteries, lumbar plexus with mnemonics, and sacral plexus. Enhance your anatomical knowledge with this concise yet thorough review designed to support advanced medical education and clinical practice.

Explore a comprehensive 25-minute video on assessing vital signs for patient evaluation in emergency medical services. Learn how to measure and interpret pulse characteristics, including heart rate, rhythm, volume, and equality. Discover techniques for assessing respiratory rate, depth, and breath sounds. Understand the importance of temperature measurement and its implications for patient care. Master the process of taking blood pressure and recognizing abnormal readings. Gain insights into oxygenation assessment, including oxygen saturation and tidal volume. Enhance your skills in detecting abnormal heart sounds and thrills. Perfect for EMS professionals, EMTs, and paramedics seeking to improve their patient assessment and documentation skills.

Learn about systemic fungal infections in this 20-minute medical education video covering Histoplasmosis, Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, and Paracoccidioidomycosis. Master the essential microbiology concepts needed for medical licensing exams and healthcare professional education, including USMLE, NCLEX, COMLEX, PANCE, and PANRE. Designed for medical students, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and paramedics, explore detailed explanations of these fungal diseases through clear explanations and animated mnemonics to enhance understanding and retention of key concepts.

Explore atypical bacteria in this comprehensive microbiology video focusing on Chlamydia, Rickettsia, and Mycoplasma. Designed for medical professionals and students preparing for exams like USMLE, NCLEX, COMLEX, PANCE, and PANRE, learn key characteristics, pathogenesis, and clinical significance of these unique bacterial pathogens. Utilize animated mnemonics to enhance retention and understanding of complex microbiological concepts. Ideal for doctors, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and paramedics seeking to deepen their knowledge of atypical bacteria and their impact on human health.

Dive into a comprehensive 28-minute video exploring respiratory emergencies, focusing on respiratory distress, respiratory failure, breath sounds, and oxygen saturation. Learn about the assessment and management of critical respiratory conditions, including airway management, breathing techniques, ventilation methods, and oxygenation processes. Explore gas exchange mechanisms, hemoglobin types, and various respiratory assessment tools. Gain insights into specific respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma, COPD, pneumothorax, respiratory arrest, carbon monoxide poisoning, pulmonary edema, and pulmonary embolism. Understand different breath sounds, including rales, rhonchi, wheezing, and crackles, and their significance in diagnosis. Discover essential emergency procedures like jaw-thrust maneuver, suctioning, and mask ventilation. Ideal for EMS personnel, EMTs, paramedics, and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of respiratory emergencies and advanced life support techniques.

Explore essential emergency medical techniques in this comprehensive 24-minute video on airway management, ventilation, and suctioning for EMS professionals. Learn about oropharyngeal (OPA) and nasopharyngeal (NPA) airways, proper ventilation techniques, and suctioning procedures. Delve into respiratory emergencies, including asthma, COPD, and pulmonary edema, while understanding crucial concepts like oxygen saturation, breath sounds, and gas exchange. Master life-saving maneuvers such as jaw-thrust and head-tilt chin lift, and gain insights into critical care practices for EMTs and paramedics. Enhance your knowledge of respiratory assessment, interventions, and advanced life support skills to effectively manage airway emergencies in the field.

Learn to conduct a comprehensive head-to-toe physical examination in emergency medicine and complete an electronic Prehospital Care Report (ePCR) in this 20-minute video. Master essential skills for assessing vital signs, core body temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and heart rate. Explore techniques for evaluating pupils, performing capillary refill tests, and identifying signs of dehydration, flail chest, tension pneumothorax, and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Gain proficiency in assessing levels of consciousness, skin conditions, and conducting cranial nerve examinations. Equip yourself with crucial knowledge for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and other emergency medical services (EMS) professionals.

Explore a 27-minute educational video that delves into the world of pathogenic fungi, focusing on Candida albicans, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus neoformans as part of a microbiology series. Learn these important fungal pathogens through picture mnemonics designed to enhance retention by up to 4 times longer and improve learning by 331%. This mycology-focused content is ideal for medical students, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and paramedics preparing for exams like USMLE, NCLEX, COMLEX, PANCE, and PANRE. The video represents part 17 in a comprehensive microbiology series, specifically addressing key concepts in medical mycology through memorable visual learning techniques.

Explore the intricacies of Infective Endocarditis in this comprehensive 30-minute video from the Cardiology Playlist. Delve into the characteristic symptoms of fever and new heart murmur, and understand the inflammation of the heart's endocardium caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. Learn about the various causative organisms, including staphylococci, streptococci, HACEK group, enterococci, pseudomonas, and candida. Discover the diagnostic process involving patient history, physical examination, laboratory tests, echocardiography, and the modified Duke's criteria. Gain valuable insights into this critical cardiac condition, tailored for medical professionals including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, and paramedics.

Dive into a comprehensive 35-minute anatomy review focusing on the head, neck, and brain, tailored for graduate-level healthcare professionals including PAs, NPs, BSNs, Paramedics/EMTs, PTs, and OTs. Explore detailed "roadmaps" of arteries, veins, and nerve structures, featuring color-coded sensory and motor maps. Learn to easily draw the Circle of Willis and conduct a cranial nerve exam. Cover topics such as the skull, aortic arch, carotid arteries, cerebral veins, and specific cranial nerves including the trigeminal and vagus nerves. Gain valuable insights into extraocular nerves and sensory nerve pathways, enhancing your understanding of complex neuroanatomy for clinical practice.

Discover the power of relationship-building in business through this TEDx talk by Sam Tejada, a retired firefighter and paramedic turned successful entrepreneur. Learn how Tejada transformed a $500 investment into a multi-million dollar national wellness company, LiquiVida, by leveraging the strength of connections with partners, employees, customers, mentors, vendors, and even competitors. Explore Tejada's entrepreneurial journey, from founding Rescue-101 at age 19 to becoming a trusted provider for American Red Cross courses in South Florida. Gain insights into the health benefits of Nutrient IV Therapy and holistic medicine that inspired the creation of Liquivida® in 2013. Understand how Tejada's innovative approach and focus on preventive medicine led to personal recognition as an emerging leader in healthcare, including the 2020 Apogee Award in the Healthcare category. Uncover valuable lessons on the crucial role of relationships in business success and the potential of combining passion with entrepreneurial spirit in the wellness industry.

PRE-REQUISITES: Basic level of understanding in cell and molecular biology is expected. INDUSTRIES APPLICABLE TO: Industries that will recognize this course Biotechnology, medical and pharma companies, paramedic clinical centers, and educational institutes. INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students interested in pursuing research in genomics and biotechnology field. Medical students and practicing clinicians interested in genomics and molecular medicine. Students interested in careers in biotechnology and biopharma fields. Technical staff /scientists working in biotechnology, biopharma and molecular diagnostic laboratories/industry. COURSE OUTLINE: With the emergence of high throughput DNA sequencing technologies, the complete genome sequences of many organisms are deciphered and are being analyzed. Despite the progress, understanding the cellular functions of most of the genes thus identified remains a challenge. The emerging field of “Functional Genomics” aims at providing comprehensive approaches to understand the genome functions, to develop and promote high throughput and large scale approaches to investigate the function of the genomes, their products and the interactions between the two. This course thus will provide an overview of the concept of Functional Genomics and contemporary approaches used to understand the genome function.

Learn about DNA viruses including herpes simplex virus (HSV), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) in this comprehensive 33-minute microbiology video. Master the key characteristics, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, and diagnostic features of these important DNA viruses through detailed explanations and visual mnemonics. Explore the mechanisms behind infectious mononucleosis and understand how these viruses cause disease in humans. Discover the unique properties that distinguish each virus, their transmission patterns, and the clinical syndromes they produce. Gain essential knowledge for medical examinations including USMLE, NCLEX, COMLEX, PANCE, and PANRE while building a solid foundation in virology concepts that are crucial for healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and paramedics.

Explore a comprehensive 34-minute video tutorial on conducting physical examinations in emergency medicine, focusing on vital signs assessment and specific techniques for evaluating pupils, capillary refill, and neck veins. Learn to assess core body temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse, and heart rate, including how to identify arrhythmias. Gain expertise in pupil examination, understanding miosis, mydriasis, and the functions of pupillary muscles. Master the capillary refill test to evaluate dehydration and volume status. Discover how to assess jugular venous distention (JVD) and pressure (JVP) for insights into cardiovascular health. Delve into additional emergency assessment techniques, including skin turgor evaluation, consciousness level determination, and cranial nerve examinations. Essential knowledge for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and healthcare professionals working in emergency medicine and EMS.

Explore the intricate anatomy of the brachial plexus in this comprehensive 21-minute video lecture. Delve into the spinal segments, including cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions. Examine the roots, trunks, divisions, cords, and terminal branches of the brachial plexus, with a focus on key nerves such as the musculocutaneous, median, ulnar, axillary, and radial nerves. Learn about the anatomical location of the brachial plexus roots in the posterior triangle of the neck and their relationship to the scalene muscles. Discover the clinical significance of nerve injuries, such as how long thoracic nerve damage can lead to winged scapula. Gain essential knowledge for medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, dentists, paramedics, and physician assistants, as part of a broader anatomy series on the upper extremities.