Emergency Resilience

This CE kept me fully engaged. Alex did her homework to offer a timely, unique, and valuable course.

This was one of the best CME classes I have ever done, and I have sat through a lot. There was so much relevant information, all evidence-based, and explained in such an easy, down-to-earth way. I learned so much from this class! I also appreciated the encouragement to be proactive and help to have conversations to change/incorporate guidelines. I wish I could give this class 10 stars!

The CPR Induced Consciousness course was an invaluable experience that enhanced my skills as a paramedic and educator. Dr. Jabr’s clear and engaging presentation, paired with real-world case studies, provided practical insights into managing patients regaining consciousness during CPR. This training has improved my confidence in handling these rare scenarios and enriched my ability to educate future EMS professionals on this emerging topic. Dr. Jabr’s expertise and relatable examples made the course both impactful and highly applicable to real-world EMS practice. I highly recommend it. Brad R., 2024

I really didn't believe in the phenomenon of CPRIC until I encountered my first ever case, and I have since become an advocate for EMS having the right preparation and tools to deal with it when it occurs. In my case, it was a relatively young man (I think he was in his late 40s or early 50s) whose wife had brought him to a doctor's office out-of-hours due to chest pain symptoms. He had collapsed on the floor in the reception area, and was in pulseless VF arrest upon our arrival. Shortly after deploying the LUCAS 2 device, we noticed that the patient was spontaneously opening his eyes and looking around. He next started making purposeful movements with both arms, and was actively interfering with our efforts to provide full ALS resuscitation. He remained in VF, and each time the LUCAS was paused to assess for presence of a pulse, he became unresponsive again. It was an extremely eerie situation. Unfortunately despite prolonged resuscitation, we were unable to achieve ROSC and that patient died. It was a very un-nerving situation, and I was very thankful that his wife was not present to witness it.

Of the many CE courses I have taken over the course of my 22 year career this is by far one of the best courses! The topic is relevant and one that has been needed for some time. It is presented in a refreshing manner that kept me engaged throughout. This is a course that will benefit everyone from the newest EMT on the street to the seasoned nurse and physicians!

This course is groundbreaking! Not only does it deep dive into the phenomenon of CPR Induced Consciousness (which there is simply not enough awareness of in the medical community), but Dr. Alex Jabr presents it in a way that you feel as if you are in the room with her. The lessons are engaging and interactive. After completing the course, I immediately wanted to share everything I learned with my local fire department and medical director. This is the type of continuing education course that will inspire the creation of protocols and in turn….save lives!

This course is truly outstanding! Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or build on existing experience, this course is a perfect fit. The content is thoughtfully structured, engaging, and highly informative. Alex masterfully adds a human touch to a subject that is often clinical and technical, making complex concepts feel approachable and relevant. In particular, the course excels in raising awareness about CPR-induced consciousness—a topic that is rarely discussed but critically important. It goes beyond just explaining the phenomenon, offering practical strategies for advocating change and guiding patient care using evidence-based research. Additionally, it inspires further exploration by providing insightful suggestions for advancing research in this area. Overall, this course is a must for anyone passionate about improving patient outcomes and staying on the cutting edge of resuscitation science.

Once again Alex has researched a topic that is almost like voodoo for EMS and made it interesting and a true call to action for all of us. Great information to take back to management and medical direction for further evaluation and protocol implementation.

This course gave me so much to think about when it comes to managing CPRIC. Because this is so uncommon, it is all the more reason to be prepared for it when it does happen. I will be using what I learned in this course to open conversations on CPRIC with the physicians, nurses and staff I work with so that they are not thrown off when this happens. I experienced this one time in the field and I was not prepared for it. While the outcome for the patient ended up being good, I could have used this information to make them more comfortable during the code. I could have also been more supportive of the other members of the crew who were helping do CPR on a patient who was asking us to stop hurting them. This was an excellent course and I recommend it to everyone who works in patient care - and especially to those who are decision makers and educators in their organization.