Spinal Immobilization – Maybe It’s Time for a Change (CAPCE)

• CAPCE Course ID: 24-ACME-F3-0102
• Time: 30 Minutes
• Format: Video
• CAPCE Credits: 0.5
• Practice Area(s): MFR/EMR, EMT, and Paramedic
• Category: Trauma

This continuing education course is an evidence based informational presentation on how more harm than good may be done by using a long backboard to “immobilize” patients with a potential spine injury in the prehospital setting. All information expressed in this course is cited through multiple studies.

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• To earn another certificate for this course, wait at least 24 hours after completing it and then click the Reset Course button on the course page. Please note that while some states accept duplicate courses, NREMT does NOT accept courses repeated in the same re-registration period.

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