International Health Research Institute

Critical Thinking in Prehospital Care

Develop a solid clinical decision-making foundation, analyse complex situations, and improve patient outcomes.

Critical Thinking in Prehospital Care

Overview

Critical thinking is essential for pre-hospital care providers to make sound decisions in complex and dynamic environments. IHRI’s new Critical Thinking in Prehospital Care course provides you with the tools and strategies to:

  • Break down complex scenarios and identify key factors influencing outcomes.
  • Assess the quality of decisions and identify areas for improvement.
  • Integrate knowledge from different sources to enhance your understanding.
  • Develop personalised decision-making frameworks for real-world situations.

Who's it for

Who’s it for 

Any health practitioner or professional who wants to understand and improve their clinical decision-making.

Format and Structure

  • Dates & Duration

    2025: 20th January; 7th April; 7th July; 6th October, 8 weeks duration

  • Mode

    Online with fortnightly expert meetings

  • Pricing

    Euro 400

IT Requirements

  • Laptop/Phone/Tablet with Internet access
  • Free Google Account
  • Chrome Browser with Unpaywall (Free chrome extension) or OpenAccess Helper Web (chrome extension)

With this program, you will receive:

  • Exclusive, continued access to IHRI prehospital faculty.
  • Access to the IHRI Professinal Education Series (PES) alumni community.
  • IHRI Professional Education Certificate of Completion (30 hours)

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Terms & Conditions

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Prehospital Course Director

N. Foster BSc (Paramed), BSc (Nursing), MPHTM

An Australian dual registered paramedic/nurse who has worked as a clinician, Manager, and educator on four continents, specialising in remote and austere prehospital care. Nicole holds various committee and board member positions in the United States and Australia and is heavily involved in the Australian College of Paramedicine. She holds a Master’s in Public Health and Tropical Medicine and is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.