The Carter Institute of Academics and Arts

Critical Care Elite (with EMS Wizard)

Critical Care Elite (Transport) is a one-semester hybrid course that prepares clinicians to give ICU-level care during ground or air transport. It is taught jointly by the Carter Institute and the EMS Wizard team. Online presentations are paired with hands-on skills labs. The curriculum covers:

• critical care physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology
• mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic monitoring
• managing high-acuity medical and trauma patients of all ages, from neonates to adults

The course is built to IBSC guidelines and includes Knowledge Checkpoints, skills sessions and a final exam, so graduates are ready to test for CCP-C or FP-C certification.

Who it's for: Paramedics, and qualified hospital-based or ancillary professionals, who work (or plan to work) in emergency, critical care or transport medicine.

Requirements. You must:

• hold an active Paramedic certification, or be an approved healthcare professional working in a critical care setting
• finish the required pre-reading and assigned modules before each session
• attend 100% of the in-person instructional hours
• pass the Knowledge Checkpoints, quizzes, skills activities and final exam
• have a device for the LMS materials and basic clinical equipment (stethoscope, trauma shears)

Dates: TBD | Tuition: TBD

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Related book: Critical Care ELITE, the book. Order on Amazon

Critical Care Refresh

The Critical Care Refresh is the Carter Institute's IBSC-approved Critical Care Transport Review & Refresher. It is a 100-hour, fully online, self-paced course for practicing emergency and critical care clinicians, offered nationwide. It includes all the content and hours required to renew these credentials: NC Paramedic · NRP · FP-C · CCP-C · CP-C

Subject-matter experts with more than 20 years of teaching experience built the course, which takes the content of Critical Care Elite and turns it into a refresher. Custom modules and interactive activities review core emergency and critical care transport principles, sharpen clinical decision-making and cover what's new in the field. It all runs on a modern learning management system, so you choose when, where and how you study. Scholarships may be available for eligible participants.

Who it's for: Current providers only. You should already work in emergency, critical care or transport medicine and need continuing education to renew a certification.

Requirements. You must:

• hold an active EMS or critical care credential (NC Paramedic, NRP, FP-C, CCP-C, CP-C or equivalent)
• be practicing now, or have been active recently, in emergency, transport or critical care medicine
• have the foundational knowledge needed for advanced-level review content
• complete all online modules and required activities within the course timeframe
• have reliable internet and a device that can run LMS coursework

Dates: TBD | Tuition: TBD

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Need a state EMT, AEMT or Paramedic refresher with in-person skills? See Refresher Plus.

EMS Safety Academy

The EMS Safety Academy trains EMS professionals in the knowledge, mindset and practical skills needed to work safely in today's complex emergency environments. It combines evidence-based safety principles with real-world EMS practice:

• situational awareness and risk reduction
• crew resource management
• patient handling and scene operations
• personal resiliency

Participants look at the cultural and operational factors that shape safety outcomes. They learn ways to prevent injuries, reduce liability and strengthen their organization's safety practices. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned provider who wants refresher-level content, the Academy prepares you to keep yourself, your partner and your patients safer.

Topics: Principles of Workplace Safety · Situational Awareness · De-escalation · Violence Prevention

Who it's for: EMS personnel at every level (EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, supervisors and agency educators), plus administrative staff who want structured guidance on putting best-practice safety standards in place.

Requirements. You must:

• hold an active EMS credential or serve in a recognized EMS or public safety role
• show a commitment to safe operations and professional responsibility
• take part in scenario discussions, reflective exercises and practical safety applications
• have a device that can complete online modules (if applicable)
• complete all required lessons, assessments and assigned activities to earn course recognition

Status: Coming soon. Dates: TBD | Tuition: TBD

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How registration works

1. Reserve. Fill out the short Carter Institute Reservation Form and check the course(s) you're interested in.
2. Watch your inbox. Within 5 business days you'll get an email with registration information for the next class.
3. Questions? Email carterinstructor@gmail.com.

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