EDGE 24: Approach to the Seriously Ill Patient
EDGE24 Module 1 : Seriously Ill Patient
Emergency Medicine is a challenging and rewarding field of medical care. Everyday we are faced with medical presentations and diseases we have not seen before. We can easily feel out of our depth as we are challenged to make clinical decisions based on limited information. It can often feel as though we are detectives searching for the clues to solve the mystery of a patient's symptoms.
In this first module we focus on the immediate assessment of the acutely ill or injured patient. How we approach the assessment and initiate treatment may significantly determine a patient's chances of survival, risk for complications, and long-term disability. By the end of the EDGE24 course you will be confident to identify the priorities in assessing the seriously ill patient, recognise immediate life threatening illness and feel comfortable to deliver acute care in the emergency patient within the scope of your clinical skills.
Join the LearnEM team on this exiting journey into Emergency Medicine !
Access the EDGE21 Modules You can still access your modules in the EDGE21 course by using the link here and credit them toward an EDGE24 certificate.
Accreditation
A "Course Certificate" for 36 CPD hours can be requested upon completion of all 24 modules. The course is CPD accredited for the 2023-2025 triennium with ACRRM (Course Code : 28766) and RACGP (Course Code : 403496: 24.5 Educational Activity and 11.5 Reviewing Performance Hours).
Course Enrolment
The first two modules in the EDGE24 course are free to access. They allow you to sample the course to see if it suits your clinical needs and learning style. To enrol click the enrolment button to enrol at the bottom of this page.
The course comprises 24 modules that cover a broad range of emergency medicine. If you wish to continue the course after the first two modules you have the option of purchasing individual modules for $10.99 each or an EDGE24 bundle (providing access to all the modules in the EDGE24 course and the EDGE24 Tutorial library) or a VIP access which provides 2 year access to all the courses on the LearnEM site. Find out more
It has been a pleasure developing the course and it my hope that you find it rewarding and an useful resource for your professional development and clinical work. If you any problems or come across any confusing areas in the course we are always keen to receive feedback and correct any issues promptly.
Regards from Peter Stuart and The LearnEM team