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Emergency Medicine
Altered Mental Status.
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Course Registration
Pre-Test
Peer Corner
Foundations of Physical Examination and History Taking
A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine
Discussion: Describe the Emergency Medical System in your country
Peer Activity: Focused Physical Assessment
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game
Crossword
Recognizing life-threatening emergencies
The recognition of a sick patient
Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 2
Emergency Medicine Experience
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game
Crossword
Cryptex
A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine: Clinical Decision Making
Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 3
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
5 Tips for Generating Patient Satisfaction and Compliance
Quiz: Module 1: Lesson 4
Discussion Question - Health Promotion in Your Community (260 minutes)
Interprofessional Education
Being Patient-Centred
Patient-Doctor Communication
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 1
Discussion Question - A Compassionate Approach
A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine: Overview and General Information about Oral Presentation
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 2
Discussion Question - Presentation Skills
Case Write-Ups
Good Practices Guide: Documentation
Documentation Review Addiction Counselor Exam
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 3
Discussion Question - Documentation
Making Information Technology a Team Player
Can Electronic Clinical Documentation Help Prevent Diagnostic Errors?
Can Emergency Medicine Residents Reliably Use the Internet to Answer Clinical Questions?
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 4
Discussion Question - Information Technology
Evidence Search and Rescue
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game
Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician's Charter
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 5
Discussion Topic: Being On Time (140 minutes)
Clinical Ethics and Law
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 6
Discussion Question - Ethics
The Practice Guide
Medical Professionalism in the New Millennium: A Physician's Charter
Quiz: Module 2: Lesson 7
Peer Activity: Professional Behavior in Healthcare
Discussion Question - Fundamental Principles
CDEM - Cardiac Arrest
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Cardiac Arrest
Chest Pain
Chest Pain - Merck Manual
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Chest Pain
Discussion Question - Chest Pain
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Discussion Question - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Acute Coronary Syndromes
Congestive Heart Failure
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Congestive Heart Failure
Discussion Question - Congestive Heart Failure
Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Discussion question: Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Pulmonary Embolus
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 1: Pulmonary Embolus
Discussion Question - Pulmonary Embolus
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game (Cardiac Arrest)
Crossword(Acute coronary syndrome)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Abdomen
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Abdominal Pain
Discussion Question - Abdominal Pain
GI Bleed
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: GI Bleed
Discussion Question - Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Appendicitis.
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Appendicitis
Discussion Question - Appendicitis
Biliary Disease
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Biliary Disease
Discussion Question - Biliary Disease
Small Bowel Obstruction
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Small Bowel Obstruction
Discussion Question - Small Bowel Obstruction
Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Discussion Question - Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Mesenteric Ischemia
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Mesenteric Ischemia
Discussion Question - Mesenteric Ischemia
Perforated Viscus
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 2: Perforated Viscus
Discussion Question - Perforated Viscus
Crossword(Small Bowel Obstruction)
Poisonings
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3: Poisonings
Discussion Question - Poisonings
Burns and Smoke Inhalation
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3: Burns and Smoke Inhalation
Discussion Question - Burns and Smoke Inhalation
Envenomation
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3: Envenomation
Discussion Question - Envenomation
Heat Related Illness
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3: Heat Related Illnes
Discussion Question - Heat Illness
Hypothermia.
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3: Hypothermia
Discussion Question - Hypothermia
Drowning.
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3: Drownin
Discussion Question - Drowning
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 4: Altered Mental Status
Discussion Question - Altered Mental status
The Agitated Patient
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 4: The Agitated Patient
Discussion Question - The Agitated Patient
Suicidal Patient
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 4: Suicidal Patient
Discussion Question - The Suicidal Patient
Cryptex(Altered Mental Status)
Quiz : Addiction in Emergency Medicine
Headache
Approach to the Patient With Headache
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 5: Headache
Discussion Question - Headache
The Approach to Respiratory Distress
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 6: Respiratory Distress
Discussion Question - Respiratory Distress
Asthma.
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 6: Asthma
Discussion Question - Asthma
COPD.
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 6: COPD
Discussion Question - COPD
Pneumonia .
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 6: Pneumonia
Discussion Question - Pneumonia
Pneumothorax .
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 6: Pneumothorax
Discussion Question - Pneumothorax
Crossword(Respiratory Distress)
Cryptex(Asthma)
Shock .
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 7: Shock
Discussion Question - Shock
Trauma .
Stanford Trauma Service Housestaff Manual (copy)
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 7: Trauma
Discussion Question - Trauma
Sepsis .
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 7: Sepsis
Discussion Question - Sepsis
Cryptex(Trauma)
Hyperglycemia
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 8: Hyperglycemia
Discussion Question - Hyperglycemia
Hyperkalemia .
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 8: Hyperkalemia
Discussion Question - Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia .
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 8: Hypoglycemia
Discussion Question - Hypoglycemia
Thyroid Storm
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 8: Thyroid Storm
Discussion Question - Thyroid Storm
Ectopic Pregnancy
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 9: Ectopic Pregnancy
Discussion Question - Ectopic Pregnancy
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Tubo-ovarian Abscess
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 9: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Tubo-ovarian Abscess
Discussion Question - PID and TOA
Ovarian Torsion
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 9: Ovarian Torsion
Discussion Question - Ovarian Torsion
Testicular Torsion
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 9: Testicular Torsion
Discussion Question - Testicular Torsion
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game(Ovarian Torsion)
Crossword(Ectopic pregnancy)
Ischemic Stroke
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Ischemic Stroke
Discussion Question - Ischemic Stroke
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Intracranial Hemorrhage
Discussion Question - Intracranial Hemorrhage
Meningitis & Encephalitis
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Meningitis & Encephalitis
Discussion Question - Meningitis
Seizure & Status Epilepticus
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 10: Seizure & Status Epilepticus
Discussion Question - Status Epilepticus
IV access
Blood Collection: Routine Ventipuncture and Specimen Handling
Mentored Activity: Perform IV insertions under supervision.
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 1: IV Access
Discussion Question - IV Access
Intraosseous Access
Pediatric intraosseous access
Intraosseous Access with EZ IO Drill
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 1: Intraosseous Access
Central Line Insertion
Indications for Central Line Placement
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 1: Central Line Insertion
Mentored Activity: Central line insertion
Discussion Question - Central Line Insertion
Airway Establishment and Control
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 2: Airway Establishment and Control
Discussion Question - Airway Management
Basic Airway Management
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 2: Basic Airway Management
Discussion Question - Basic Airway Management
Mentored Activity: Bag-mask ventilation
Airway .
Oropharyngeal Airway
Nasopharyngeal Airway
Supraglottic Airway Devices
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 2: Airway Management
Mentored Activity: Airway Adjunct Insertion
Advanced Airway Management
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 2: Advanced Airway Management
Discussion Question - Advanced Airway Management
Cardiac Monitoring
ECG Interpretation: How to Obtain a Good Quality ECG
Analysis and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 3: Cardiac Monitoring
Mentored Activity: Cardiac Monitor Placement
Discussion Question - Cardiac Monitoring
Discussion Question - ECG Interpretation
Part 6: Electrical Therapies: Automated External Defibrillators, Defibrillation, Cardioversion, and Pacing
Mentored Activity: AED application and use
Discussion Question - Automated External Difibrillators
Ventricular Tachycardia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Part 6: Electrical Therapies: Automated external defibrillators, Defibrillation, Cardioversion and Pacing
Mentored Activity: Defibrillator
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 3: Defibrillator
How To Do CPR - Adult
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 3: CPR
Mentored Activity: Chest Compressions
Discussion Question - Chest Compressions
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game(Cardiac Monitoring)
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 4:
Discussion Question - Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Urinary Catheterization
Mentored Activity: Catheterization
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 5:
Discussion Question - Catheterization
Overview of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Overview of Dislocations
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 6: Dislocations
Cast Application
Mentored Activity: Casting and splinting principles
Discussion Question - Cast Application
Crossword(Joint Reduction)
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 7:
Trauma .
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 8: Trauma
Discussion Question - Primary Survey in Trauma
Prehospital Use of Cervical Collars in Trauma Patients: A Critical Review
Mentored Activity: C-spine Immobilization
Discussion Question - Cervical Collars
Ultrasound in Abdominal Trauma
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 8: Abdominal Trauma
Discussion Question - Abdominal Trauma
Basic Suturing and Wound Management: Wound considerations
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 9: Preparation
Discussion Question - Wound Considerations
Regional Anesthesia for Office Procedures: Part I. Head and Neck Surgeries
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 9: Anesthesia
Mentored Activity: Anesthetic Infiltration
Discussion Question - Anesthesia
Basic Suturing and Wound Management: Wound antisepsis and sterile technique
Management of Foreign Bodies in the Skin
Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 9: Wound Management
Discussion Question - Wound Antisepsis
Discussion Question - Foreign Bodies
Basic Suturing and Wound Management
Wound Treatment
Mentored Activity: Suturing Technique
Discussion Question - Wound Management
Evaluation of Patients’ Referral Causes to the Emergency Department
Recommendations for Emergency Departments Caring for Persons with Opioid Use and Opioid Use Disorders: An Integrative Review
Peer Activity: Community Resource Awareness
NextGenU.org Emergency Medicine Word Game
Do emergency physicians know the costs of medical care?
Quiz: Module 5: Lesson 3
Discussion Question - Cost of Medical Services
Components of Re-Engineered Discharge (RED)
Quiz: Module 5: Lesson 4
Peer Activities
Discussions
Course Instructions
Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 4: Altered Mental Status ►
Emergency Medicine
General
How to create an account and enroll in the course?
Emergency Medicine Homepage
Module 1: Basics of Emergency Medicine Patient Care
Module 1: Lesson 1: Initial Assessments
Module 1: Lesson 2: Immediate Life-Threatening Conditions
Module 1: Lesson 3: Patient Management Skills
Module 1: Lesson 4: Health Promotion
Module 2: Communication and Ethics
Module 2: Lesson 1: Humanistic Qualities
Module 2: Lesson 2: Presentation Skills
Module 2: Lesson 3: Medical Record Documentation
Module 2: Lesson 4: Information Technology
Module 2: Lesson 5: Work Ethic
Module 2: Lesson 6: Ethical Decision-making
Module 2: Lesson 7: Professional Behavior
Module 3: Common Emergency Presentations and Diseases
Module 3: Lesson 1: Cardiovascular Diseases and Presentations
Module 3: Lesson 2: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Presentations
Module 3: Lesson 3: Environmental Diseases and Presentations
Module 3: Lesson 4: Psychiatric Related Diseases and Presentations
Module 3: Lesson 5: Headache
Module 3: Lesson 6: Respiratory Diseases and Presentations
Module 3: Lesson 7: Shock, Sepsis and Trauma
Module 3: Lesson 8: Endocrine and Electrolyte Diseases
Module 3: Lesson 9: Genitourinary Diseases
Module 3: Lesson 10: Neurologic Diseases
Module 4: Common Emergency Procedures
Module 4: Lesson 1: Access
Module 4: Lesson 2: Airway Management
Module 4: Lesson 3: Arrhythmia Management
Module 4: Lesson 4: Nasogastric Intubation
Module 4: Lesson 5: GU Catheterization
Module 4: Lesson 6: Orthopedic
Module 4: Lesson 7: Infection: Incision and Drainage
Module 4: Lesson 8: Trauma Management
Module 4: Lesson 9: Wound Care
Module 5: Systems-Based Practice
Module 5: Lesson 1: Referrals
Module 5: Lesson 2: Community Awareness
Module 5: Lesson 3: Costs in the Emergency Department
Module 5: Lesson 4: Follow-Up Plans
Final Exam
Course and Self Evaluation & Certificate
Course Activities
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