EMCT Training Modules Available for Individual Purchase

Is there a more important system to know inside and out than Cardiovascular? This module reviews many common and high-risk patient encounters that the emergency physician and APP need to know, including chest pain, palpitations, syncope, dyspnea, and more. Learn the evidence-based approach to managing these presentations. If needed, there is a review of relevant anatomy and physiology at the start of this module followed by an extensive review of a host of pathophysiologic conditions and their treatments. A solid foundational knowledge in CV is imperative to the practice of EM.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 16.5 hours CE, including 2.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Air exchange with the environment is the A & B of the ABC’s of resuscitation, and the Respiratory module guides you through all of the emergent processes that disrupt this system. Seconds can count when managing respiratory failure and the emergency physician and APP needs to have knowledge of these disorders like no other, as there is often no time to look up what to do and there can be delays with a call for help. Learn the evidence based approach to managing a host of respiratory disorders by reviewing actual encounters of patients in varying degrees of respiratory distress. Learn to interpret chest imaging, ABG’s, and other ancillary studies as you work-up patients with cough, shortness of breath, hypoxia, and pleuritic chest pain.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 14.5 hours CE, including 2 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The basic metabolic panel is one of the most commonly ordered tests in emergency medicine, yet many veteran EM physicians and APP’s do not fully understand all that this test offers and what all of the values mean: e.g. why do we call the “Total CO2” a “bicarb level?” This module starts with a review of basic science along with A&P (for those that need this review), then transitions to the pathophysiology and treatment of a host of genitorenal conditions and acid/base disorders. This module concludes with an evidence-based approach to the management of chief complaints of flank pain, testicular pain, hematuria, and urinary retention, and a host of challenging acid/base clinical scenarios.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 7.5 hours CE, including 2 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Some of the sickest patients you will see in emergency medicine are those in this module. Understanding diabetes and ketosis is a must for properly managing DKA. Acutely treating the neutropenic patient is a must to curb the risk of sepsis. Hematologic disorders are important as well and are poorly understood by many emergency physicians, PA’s, and NP’s. Further, hospitals may have limited pharmaceuticals to treat certain factor disorders, so understanding the real and potential risks in this patient population is necessary, in order to talk intelligently to the family that is commonly very learned about their, or their child’s, condition. Even experienced EM providers commonly have significant knowledge gaps that can be filled by completing this module.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 7.5 hours CE, including 0 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This module covers the evidence-based approach to one of our most difficult patient populations. Patients with non-specific complaints of dizziness, weakness, and/or numbness require diligent history taking and examination skills. Differentiating stroke, peripheral nerve disorders, and psychosomatic disorders can be very challenging, and radiologic imaging does not always give you the answer and is of limited utility. Understanding the cause of and managing the acutely agitated or tremulous patient is also challenging. Bedside videos of a multitude of patient encounters will help immensely as you work to gain a better understanding of how to diagnose and treat a multitude of neurologic and psychiatric conditions.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 17.5 hours CE, including 4.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Abdominal pain is one of the most common chief complaints in emergency medicine, and the fact that a final diagnosis is commonly elusive makes this a high-risk problem for both the patient and the provider. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hematemesis, and bloody stools are other common chief complaints and they too can be a harbinger for serious and even life-threatening conditions. Hone your clinical acumen by stratifying the risk of all of these encounters. Learn the evidence-base approach of who to image, who to order lab studies on, who needs a surgical consult, and who goes home and who gets admitted.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 12 hours CE, including 1.25 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Women, young and old, have a unique set of emergencies that require a special focus. This module begins with a review of anatomy and physiology relevant to the management of acutely ill, injured, and pregnant women, then goes into detail on the pathophysiology of a host of emergent Ob/Gyn conditions and their treatments. Helpful algorithms and clinical pearls are shared as you work through the work-up, diagnosis, and management of a broad range of chief complaints and clinical scenarios related to women’s health.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 6.5 hours CE, including 2.25 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Major, and even minor, traumatic injuries are commonly associated with orthopedic injuries. This module covers bones and joints from the neck to the toes. We start by providing an overview of general anatomy and physiology, and normal fracture healing, then review all of the joints of the body and their connecting bones in a systematic and comprehensive manner so as to prepare you for diagnosing and managing these common and important conditions and injuries in the ED. This module also includes how to work-up and manage a multitude of common acute rheumatologic emergencies. Learn how to perform arthrocentesis in various joints, how to reduce dislocations and fractures, and when to consult the orthopedist immediately.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 17.5 hours CE, including 3.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Pediatrics could clearly be its own series of modules, since it encompasses such a broad range of conditions, but many pediatric conditions are covered in other modules, such as trauma in the “Trauma and Critical Care” module, making this module much more manageable. There are many unique clinical circumstances to consider with children, even pediatric patients at various ages, so a thorough understanding of these ‘not just little adults” is essential. Parents entrust you with their most precious treasure and you need to be prepared to earn that trust by being knowledgeable in all aspects of their care, or at least know when and how to seek support. Numerous bedside videos of actual patient encounters will help you hone your clinical acumen so you can begin to differentiate “sick” from “not sick.”

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 10 hours CE, including 2.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This systems-based module begins with a review of relevant anatomy and physiology (that you can briefly peruse or skip over if you are familiar with this already), then goes on to a host of related pathophysiologic processes and their treatments. The procedures demonstrated in this module are all on live patients, and include the slit lamp exam, tonometry, management of otitis media and externa, epistaxis management, dental blocks, pharyngeal abscess drainage, and much more. The Work-up, Diagnosis, and Management section of this module will run through a variety of Eye, ENT, and Dental clinical scenarios on actual patients, and you will be challenged with questions along the way and helped with “pop-up cards” so you can hone your clinical practice for these emergent conditions.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 12 hours CE, including 2.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This is one of the most extensive and broadly encompassing modules in the EMCT series, including many of the most common illnesses and injuries that ED providers see every day. In addition to covering rashes, burns, and other skin conditions, you will learn proper wound management and closure, how to drain abscesses, and how to manage various allergic and angioedematous reactions. Various local and systemic infectious illnesses are covered in this module as well, including emergencies related to HIV.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 9.5 hours CE, including 5.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Poisonings and Environmental injuries are a unique set of medical conditions that require a special focus. This module reviews, in a very concise and emergently relevant manner, the acute management of problems associated with the major drug classes of medications that patients commonly present to the ED with. Treatment of these patients is directed at the mechanism of action of the various drugs, including:

1. Opioids
2. Benzodiazepines
3. Antidepressants (SSRIs/TCAs/MAOIs)/serotonin syndrome
4. Lithium
5. Antipsychotics (EP symptoms/neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
6. Barbiturates
7. Acetaminophen
8. Aspirin/salicylates
9. Methanol/Ethylene glycol (link to Renal – Acid/Base module)
10. Ethanol and isopropyl alcohol
11. Iron
12. Beta-blockers and Calcium channel blockers
13. Diabetes medications (hypoglycemia)
14. Cocaine and amphetamines
15. Anticholinergic medications
16. Hydrocarbons
17. Cyanide toxicity
18. Dyshemoglobinemias
19. Carbon Monoxide
20. Caustic ingestion
21. NSAIDS

Evaluation and Management of Environmental Injuries include:

1. Heat emergencies (i.e. heat exhaustion, heat stroke)
2. Hypothermia
3. Electrical injuries
4. Lightning injuries
5. Drowning
6. Mammalian bites
7. Reptilian bites

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 8.5 hours CE, including 1.5 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Managing Critically ill and acutely traumatized patients is what Emergency Medicine is all about. Though this is a small percentage of our patient encounters, it is arguably the most important subset. You need to be well trained in order to be prepared to manage this challenging patient population, and you need to know your role as leader of the patient care team. This module starts by reviewing the members of trauma team, the equipment and resources available, and how to assess the limitations of your facility. You will then go through an extensive series of actual trauma and critical care scenarios, in both adult and pediatric patients, and learn many critical procedures along the way.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NPs earn 9 hours CE, including 9 hours of ENP skills/procedural hours.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Medicine Core Training. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.