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EMS CE – Methicillin‑Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin‑Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (VRSA), & Vancomycin‑Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)

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1.5 Hour EMS-CE

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Who Should Take This Course?

This online EMS-CE (1.5 hour) – Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (VRSA), & Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) course was designed for currently certified/licensed EMTs or Paramedics who are looking to fulfill their continuing education requirements.

This EMS CE course qualifies for National, State/Local, or Individual NCCP credit through distance education and may be used to satisfy applicable continuing education requirements for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

This course is provided by Safety Unlimited and has been approved for 1.5 hour of BLS/ALS Instructor Based Continuing Education by C.E. provider 56-0013.

For more information on EMS CE training requirements or the EMS CE courses we offer for Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians, visit our EMS Continuing Education Courses page.

Course Outline

This course has 1 section, which is fully narrated and interactive within our Online Training System (OTS).

Section Title
CAPCE Accredited Student Information
1 Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) & Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
Final Exam

 Course Exam

  • The final exam for this course consists of 10 questions, which are randomly compiled from a large pool of possible questions.
  • A 80% or better score is needed in order to pass the final exam. If a student does not pass, they may re-review information in the sections as necessary, and retake the test as many times as needed in order to pass.

Course Format

This is a 100% online, fully narrated course which students take through our state-of-the-art Online Training System (OTS). The training is self-paced and available 24/7.

This course includes up-to-date, high quality training designed with your learning as our top priority. The course features interactive training, which combines audio and visual elements for maximum retention. The course is completed entirely online using a computer with an internet connection and is available 24/7.

Once the course is completed, you will fill out a brief evaluation and confirm your identity. Then the Course Completion Certificate will be provided in PDF format for you to download, save or print.

EMS Continuing Education

This course is provided by Safety Unlimited and has been approved for 1.5 hour of BLS/ALS Instructor based Continuing Education by CE provider 56-0013, CAPCE provider #SUNI10321.

EMS CE Certification

Once the course is completed, you will fill out a brief evaluation and confirm your identity. Then the Course Completion Certificate will be provided in PDF format for you to download, save or print.

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Course Objective

This 1.5-hour EMS continuing education course is designed to assist EMTs and Paramedics in fulfilling their continuing education requirements while increasing their understanding of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Participants will learn important information about these antibiotic-resistant organisms to support safe work practices, reduce the risk of transmission, and help provide effective patient care in EMS and healthcare settings.

Learning Objectives

After completing this EMS continuing education course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the characteristics of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE).
  • Explain the ways MRSA and VRE can spread from one individual or environment to another.
  • Recognize factors that may increase the likelihood of acquiring or transmitting MRSA and VRE.
  • Describe the effects these antibiotic-resistant organisms can have on EMS personnel, healthcare workers, and the general population.
  • Apply infection prevention and control practices designed to reduce the spread of MRSA and VRE.
  • Identify common signs and symptoms associated with MRSA and VRE, as well as treatment approaches used to manage these infections.

The HazMat Student Advantage

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Additional Training

Please note that this course provides valuable information to assist with EMT Training. This course is not meant to replace hands-on or site-specific training provided by your employer on equipment use and procedures for your particular work environment. You must be trained by your employer on the hazards, equipment, policies and procedures, administrative controls, safe work practices and emergency plans specific to your role and workplace.

In ALL situations, employers are required to ensure their employees are adequately trained to do their job.

Frequently Asked Questions

This EMS-CE (1.5-Hour) Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (VRSA), and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Online BLS/ALS Continuing Education course is designed for certified or licensed EMTs and Paramedics who need continuing education credit. The course meets the qualification for National, State/Local, or Individual NCCP credit under NREMT distance education.

This course provides training on MRSA and VRE, including how these organisms are transmitted, the risks they present to patients and healthcare providers, methods used to prevent exposure, and measures that can help reduce the spread of infection in healthcare and emergency response environments.

This course is designed to take approximately one and one-half (1.5) hours to complete. Actual completion time may vary, as some students may progress through the material more quickly while others may require additional time.

This training is intended to be used as part of a broader EMS continuing education program and may be combined with other approved training completed throughout the year to help meet continuing education requirements.

The training is delivered 100% online through the Online Training System (OTS). The course is fully narrated, self-paced, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Training combines audio and visual elements to support learning and retention.

Students have up to 24 months after enrollment to complete the course. Progress is saved, allowing students to complete the training over multiple sessions.

Yes. The final exam consists of 10 questions randomly selected from a large pool of possible questions. Students must achieve a score of 80% or higher to pass. If a student does not pass, they may review the course material and retake the exam as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score.

After completing all training content, achieving a passing score on the final exam, completing a brief evaluation, and confirming their identity, students will have access to their Course Completion Certificate.

This course qualifies for National, State/Local, or Individual NCCP credit under NREMT distance education and is approved for EMS continuing education by CE provider 56-0013, CAPCE provider #SUNI10321.

EMT & Paramedic: EMS Continuing Education Courses

All our EMS courses are sponsored and authorized by Safety Unlimited, Inc – CAPCE Provider #SUNI0321 and Ventura County, CA EMS Agency #56-0013. All content is redirected to the Online Training Systems, LLC website and certificates issued by Safety Unlimited, Inc.

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