Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
EMS CE Online

Course Outline

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

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 hour of BLS/ALS Instructor based Continuing Education by CE provider 56-0013, CAPCE provider #SUNI10321.

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to assist currently certified/licensed EMTs or Paramedics fulfill their continuing education requirements.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

• Define Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
• Understand how VRE is acquired and transmitted, and the associated risk factors
• Understand how VRE impacts EMS providers, hospital workers and the public
• Understand prevention and precautions used with VRE
• Understand the signs, symptoms, and treatment of VRE

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.

EMT & Paramedic:
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• EMS-CE (1 Hour) – MRSA
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• EMS-CE (1 Hour) – Lifting and Moving Patients
• EMS-CE (1 Hour) – Cardiac Emergencies
• EMS-CE (1 Hour) – Bleeding, Shock, and Renal Emergencies
• EMS-CE (1 Hour) – Abdominal Emergencies, Chest and Abdominal Trauma
• EMS-CE (1 Hour) – Anatomy, Physiology and General Pharmacology
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• Mandatory Naloxone, Epinephrine, and Glucometer Training
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