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Certification Review Includes

  • General Principles of Transport Nursing Practice

    1. The goal of this module is to review the general principles of flight transportation of the critically ill patient. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss the physiological stressors of air transport
      Describe premission preparation and review flight safety protocols
      Review the process of securing a landing zone, establishing an Incident Command System and radio operations
      Articulate the process of patient hand-off and flight crew resource management
      Discuss ELT, navigation, transporter codes and post-crash survival principles
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Management of Man-Made Disasters

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles of managing man-made disasters, including triage and treatment of patients involved in these disasters. On completion of the module, the learner will be able to articulate the management of man-made disasters and:
      Describe five types of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction
      Discuss Industrial and transportation accidents
      Review the principles of risk management, triage, treatment and transportation of mass casualties and operations of the National Incident Management Systems and Incident Command Systems
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Professional Issues & Management

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students principles of professional issues and management as concerns the critical care transport/flight nurse. On completion of this review, the learner will be able to:
      Describe the main components of evidence-based practice and research
      Discuss ethical and legal issues commonly encountered in flight nursing
      Review the principles of quality management and fair work environments
      Discuss the role of the CFRN in community outreach and education
      Discuss the principles of stress mnanagement following critical incidents
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Principles of Assessment and Patient Preparation

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles of assessment and patient preparation. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to: articulate the process of critical care patient assessment including:
      Discuss the physical assessment of the critically ill patient
      Review the principles of critical care systems assessment
      Describe the principles of pain assessment and preparation of the critically ill patient for transport
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Airway Management

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about airway management principles and practice. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe airway assessment
      Review airway management procedures and drugs used in airway management
      List documentation requirements of airway assessment and management
      Discuss Rapid Sequence Induction for Intubation
      Review pain management and sedation in transport
      Discuss ELT, navigation, transporter codes and post-crash survival principles
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Mechanical Ventilation

    1. The goal of this module is to teach the principles of mechanical ventilation of the patient during transportation. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe the indications and goals for mechanical ventilation
      Describe ventilator set-up process, modes and management during transportation
      Discuss the use of various airway devices and ventilator terminology
      Review the analysis of Arterial Blood Gases
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Cellular Metabolism, Electrolytes and Shock

    1. The goal of this module is teach the principles of cellular metabolism, the various types of shock, and electrolyte management in the critical patient during transportation. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe cellular metabolism
      Discuss electrolyte disturbances
      Review and recognize 4 types of acid base imbalances
      Review compensated, uncompensated and irreversible shock states
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Principles of Shock Management: Medical and Surgical Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles of shock management in medical and traumatic emergencies, as concerns the critical care transport/flight nurse. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe 4 types of shock states
      Review mechanism of injury for most commonly encountered medical and surgical emergencies
      Discuss 4 common electrolyte disturbances seen in shock and review management strategies
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Neurological Trauma

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the various causes, presentations and management of head trauma in the critically ill patient during transportation. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe the presentation of neurological trauma and discuss the standards of care treatment
      Review the different types of insults to the neurological system due to trauma
      Discuss goals of management
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Neurological Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathophysiology and management of the patient experiencing a neurological emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Review the human neurologic system and most common emergencies of the neurological system
      Discuss the most common causes and management principles for the patient experiencing seizures
      Describe the signs/symptoms and management of the stroke patient
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Thoracic Trauma

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing thoracic trauma. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss the presentation and management of chest wall injuries
      Review management principles for pulmonary injuries
      Describe the presentation of cardiac injuries and management protocols
      Name two great vessel injuries
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Mechanical Circulatory Support and Pacing Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing a mechanical circulatory support and pacing emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Articulate the principles of mechanical circulatory support
      Discuss intra-Aortic balloon pumps
      Review the use of ventricular assist devices
      Describe the management of various pacing emergencies
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Cardiovascular Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing a cardiac emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe the presentation and emergency management of acute coronary syndrome
      Discuss ECG changes for bundle branch blocks, myocardial infarction and other dysrhythmias
      Review the causes and presentation of Congestive Heart Failure
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Pulmonary Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing a pulmonary emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
      Review presentation and management of Acute lung injury and ARDS
      Describe two pulmonary infections
      Review the presentation and management of asthma
      Discuss the presentation and management of pulmonary edema and pulmonary embolism
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Abdominal Trauma and Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing an abdominal emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss hollow/ solid organ injuries
      Review diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal injuries
      Describe Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
      Discuss the emergency management of gastrointestinal bleeds
      Discuss the emergency management of an abdominal obstruction or gastrointestinal rupture
      Review the presentation and management of pancreatitis and hepatitis
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Orthopedic Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing an orthopedic emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss vertebral and pelvic injuries
      Review the emergency management strategies for Compartment syndrome
      Describe the management of amputations and fractures of the extremities
      Discuss soft tissue injuries
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Emergency Management of Burns

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and emergency management of the patient suffering from burns. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the skin
      Describe the similarities and differences between various types of burns, including chemical, electrical, thermal, radiological and inhalation burns
      Review the anatomy and pathophysiology of burns
      Recall the Rule of Palms and describe the correct classification of burns
      Discuss wound assessment and management, including fluid replacement
      Review the procedure for performing an emergency escharotomy
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles of metabolic and endocrine diseases and treatments. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss diabetic emergencies
      Describe the emergency management of neuro-endocrine disorders, including SIADH and HHNK
      Review thyroid disorders
      Discuss adrenal disorders
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Hematological, Renal & Reproductive Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient with a hematological, renal or reproductive system emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe 6 commonly seen hematology emergencies
      Discuss acute and chronic kidney injury/failure
      Review 3 male reproductive system emergencies
      Review 3 female reproductive system emergencies
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Environmental and Toxicological Emergencies

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the patient experiencing an environmental or toxicological emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss temperature related disorders
      Describe the emergency management of the patient suffering from submersion injuries
      Review the principles of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Special Populations: Pregnancy

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the obstetrical patient in an emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss complications of pregnancy
      Review the correct procedure for vaginal delivery and postpartum care of mother and infant
      Describe the emergency management of the pregnant patient suffering from a traumatic injury
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Special Populations: Pediatrics Part I

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the pediatric patient in an emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Describe the execution of a primary assessment of the pediatric patient in the field
      Review the steps to follow when conducting a respiratory assessment and managing a pediatric airway
      Discuss the execution of a neurological assessment in the pediatric patient
      Review the principles of intubation and bag-mask ventilation
      Discuss pediatric respiratory conditions including croup, asthma, epiglottitis, pneumonia, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and ingestion of a foreign body
      Discuss the principles of mechanical ventilation in the pediatric population
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Special Populations: Pediatrics Part II

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the pediatric patient in an emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss the management principles of cardiac defects and arrhythmias in the pediatric patient
      Describe 4 types of shock in the pediatric patient
      Review the presentation and management of renal conditions in the pediatric patient, including acute glomerulonephritis, acute tubular necrosis and hemolytic uremic syndrome
      Discuss the presentation and management of head injuries and increased intracranial pressure in the pediatric population
      Review spinal cord injuries in children
      Describe the management of pediatric fractures
      Recognize signs of abuse and neglect in children
    3. Contact Hours: 1

  • Special Populations: Elderly and Obese

    1. The goal of this module is to teach students about the principles, pathology and management of the geriatric and/or bariatric patient experiencing an emergency. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
      Discuss falls and immobilization issues in the older adult
      Review drug interactions and comorbidities in polypharmacology
      Describe the presentation and management of dementia
      Discuss logistical issues with the transportation of the obese adult
      Review drug dosage adjustments necessary for the obese patient
      Discuss airway management in bariatric patients
      Discuss skin management in bariatric patients
    3. Contact Hours: 1

Goal and Learning Outcomes

The goal of this course is to assist the learner in successfully passing the CTRN national certification exam. The course covers topics such as cardiovascular and neurological emergencies, management of disaster situations, shock and more to prepare you for the exam. After studying the information presented, you will be able to discuss:

  • The general principles of transport nursing practice
  • Specifics of patient assessment and preparation
  • Airway and shock management, as well as mechanical ventilation
  • The various traumatic injuries that may require air transport and how to care for them
  • The management of environmental, toxicological, metabolic and neurological illnesses

 

After completing the course, you will be more prepared for the transport nurse certification exam. These courses are created by leading Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in each field and are based on the current exam content outlines published by the examining boards for each specialty.

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