Critical Edge is an advanced education program designed for emergency and critical care nurses. Our hands-on sessions enhance resuscitation skills, critical thinking, and team-based care in high-acuity situations.

 

Program Offerings

 

Each session combines theory, pathophysiology, equipment review, and hands-on training to ensure clinical readiness.

 

Core Skills Sessions (1–3 hours each):

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• Mastering Airway Management – Airway adjuncts, intubation prep, RSI medications, and confirmation techniques.

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• Bradycardia & Emergency Cardiac Pacing – AV block recognition, ACLS medications, and transcutaneous pacing.

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• Tachyarrhythmias & Cardioversion – ECG interpretation, adenosine administration, and synchronized cardioversion.

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• STEMI Recognition & 12-Lead ECG Interpretation – Lead placement, ECG analysis, and case-based management.

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• Musculoskeletal Emergencies & Rhabdomyolysis – Fracture assessment, compartment syndrome, and Doppler pulse verification.

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• Hemodynamics & Vasopressor Mastery – Shock states, vasopressor selection, titration exercises, and extravasation management.

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• ABG & VBG Interpretation – Systematic analysis and ventilator adjustments.

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• Non-Invasive Ventilation & High-Flow Oxygen Therapy – CPAP, BiPAP, escalation to intubation, and hands-on mask fitting.

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• Mechanical Ventilation for Nurses – Ventilator modes, alarm troubleshooting, and inline suctioning.

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• Emergency Nursing Rapid Response Scenarios – Sepsis deterioration, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, cardiac chest pain, and more.

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• Trauma Nursing Essentials – C-collar application, pelvic binders, IO access, chest tube setup, and fluid resuscitation.

 

Tiered Education Packages

 

Our programs are designed for all experience levels, from fundamental skills training to advanced clinical mastery.

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• Fundamental Package (9–12 hours) – For nurses new to emergency/critical care.

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• Advanced Package (9–12 hours) – For experienced ED/ICU nurses seeking high-acuity training.

 

Specialized Training Bundles

 

We offer focused training packages tailored to hospital needs, including:

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• Emergency Nursing Core Essentials (Airway, ECG, pacing, ACLS, multi-infusion safety)
   

• Critical Care & Resuscitation Mastery (Hemodynamics, ventilation, trauma, rapid response)
   

• Airway & Ventilation Bundle (Airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, mechanical ventilation)
   

• Cardiac & Hemodynamic Bundle (ECG, pacing, STEMI, vasopressor mastery)
   

• Trauma & Critical Response Bundle (MSK emergencies, trauma essentials, rapid response)
   

• Theory-Based Training (Shock states, respiratory failure, cardiac rhythms, ventilator management
   

• Custom Training Options

 

Hospitals can mix and match sessions to create a tailored curriculum based on staff needs.

 

Contact us today to bring Critical Edge training to your team!