Introduction to Adult EM Bootcamp + The Practice of Emergency Medicine (Hippo) 2020

Comprehensive Emergency Medicine Training Program for New and Practicing Clinicians

Overview

Introduction to Adult EM Bootcamp + The Practice of Emergency Medicine (Hippo) 2020 is one of the most comprehensive emergency medicine educational programs available for physicians and advanced practice providers entering or transitioning into emergency department practice. Developed by Hippo Education in collaboration with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), this extensive curriculum combines foundational emergency medicine training with practical, real-world clinical guidance designed to accelerate confidence, competence, and efficiency in the Emergency Department.

Unlike traditional CME courses that focus solely on medical knowledge, this program teaches clinicians how emergency medicine is actually practiced—from patient flow and documentation to procedural skills, clinical decision-making, risk management, and departmental operations.

With 290 video lectures totaling more than 76 hours of content, the course provides a structured onboarding pathway for emergency physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, hospitalists transitioning to emergency medicine, and other healthcare professionals seeking a practical understanding of modern emergency care.

Course Specifications

Format

• 290 Video Lectures
• Mobile-Friendly Learning Platform
• On-Demand Access
• Practical Emergency Medicine Curriculum

Total Content

• 76+ Hours of Educational Content

CME Credits

• Up to 76.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Course Year

2020

Developed By

• Hippo Education
• American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

Course Objectives

After completing this program, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate and manage common emergency department presentations.
• Develop efficient emergency medicine workflows.
• Apply evidence-based emergency medicine practices.
• Perform essential emergency procedures safely and effectively.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy in high-risk clinical situations.
• Recognize and manage life-threatening emergencies.
• Enhance patient communication and documentation.
• Understand operational aspects of emergency department practice.
• Improve patient throughput and clinical efficiency.
• Transition smoothly into independent emergency medicine practice.

What Makes This Course Unique?

Emergency Medicine Beyond Textbooks

Most emergency medicine courses focus primarily on disease management.

This program additionally teaches:

• Department workflow
• Shift management
• Clinical efficiency
• Communication strategies
• Documentation
• Patient disposition
• Risk reduction
• Practical decision-making

The curriculum is designed to answer the question:

“What do clinicians actually need to know to function effectively on day one in the Emergency Department?”

Core Curriculum Topics

Emergency Department Fundamentals

Learn how a modern emergency department operates.

Topics Include

• Patient Flow
• Triage Systems
• Department Organization
• Time Management
• Shift Efficiency
• Throughput Optimization
• Clinical Prioritization

Resuscitation and Critical Care

Focused instruction on managing critically ill patients.

Topics Include

• Shock Recognition
• Sepsis Management
• Cardiac Arrest
• Airway Emergencies
• Respiratory Failure
• Hemodynamic Stabilization
• Advanced Resuscitation Principles

Airway Management

Comprehensive emergency airway education.

Covered Topics

• Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
• Difficult Airway Management
• Video Laryngoscopy
• Rescue Airways
• Ventilator Basics
• Post-Intubation Care

Trauma Management

Evaluation and treatment of traumatic injuries.

Topics Include

• Primary Survey
• Secondary Survey
• Blunt Trauma
• Penetrating Trauma
• Orthopedic Emergencies
• Head Trauma
• Thoracic Trauma
• Abdominal Trauma

Cardiovascular Emergencies

Practical emergency cardiology.

Topics Include

• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• STEMI and NSTEMI
• Heart Failure
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Syncope
• Hypertensive Emergencies
• Pulmonary Embolism

Neurologic Emergencies

Rapid recognition and management of neurological disease.

Topics Include

• Stroke
• Seizures
• Altered Mental Status
• Headache Evaluation
• Intracranial Hemorrhage
• Neuromuscular Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Evidence-based management strategies.

Topics Include

• Asthma
• COPD
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Respiratory Distress
• Acute Hypoxemia

Infectious Disease Emergencies

Evaluation of acute infectious presentations.

Topics Include

• Sepsis
• Septic Shock
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Meningitis
• Infectious Emergencies

Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Common and life-threatening GI disorders.

Topics Include

• GI Bleeding
• Abdominal Pain
• Bowel Obstruction
• Pancreatitis
• Hepatobiliary Disease

Toxicology and Environmental Emergencies

Practical toxicology management.

Topics Include

• Drug Overdose
• Poisoning
• Substance Abuse
• Toxic Syndromes
• Environmental Exposure
• Heat and Cold Emergencies

Orthopedic Emergencies

Essential musculoskeletal management.

Topics Include

• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Splinting
• Reduction Techniques
• Sports Injuries

Emergency Procedures

Step-by-step procedural instruction.

Procedures Include

• Intubation
• Central Venous Access
• Chest Tube Placement
• Lumbar Puncture
• Arthrocentesis
• Procedural Sedation
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Practical bedside ultrasound applications.

Topics Include

• FAST Examination
• Cardiac Ultrasound
• Lung Ultrasound
• DVT Evaluation
• Procedural Guidance

The Practice of Emergency Medicine

A unique section focused on real-world clinical practice.

Topics Include

• Documentation
• Medical Decision-Making
• Risk Management
• Malpractice Prevention
• Handoffs and Sign-Outs
• Consultant Communication
• Difficult Patient Encounters
• Disposition Decisions

These lessons are rarely taught during traditional residency education but are critical for clinical success.

Clinical Pearls and Case-Based Learning

The program uses:

Educational Methods

• Real Clinical Cases
• High-Yield Teaching Points
• Practical Algorithms
• Evidence-Based Recommendations
• Board-Relevant Concepts

This approach improves retention and clinical application.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Hospitalists
• Urgent Care Physicians

Advanced Practice Providers

• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners

Trainees

• Emergency Medicine Residents
• Medical Students
• New Emergency Department Clinicians
• Fellowship Trainees

Why This Course Stands Out

ACEP-Endorsed Curriculum

Developed in partnership with one of the most respected organizations in emergency medicine.

Comprehensive Onboarding Resource

Ideal for clinicians beginning emergency department practice.

Practical Focus

Emphasizes how emergency medicine is practiced in real clinical environments.

Extensive Content Library

More than 76 hours of instruction covering virtually every major emergency medicine topic.

Mobile Learning

Designed for learning on smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Topics: 

• • Course Curriculum
    
  • The Practice of EM
    
  • Medicolegal Issues in EM
    
  • The Art of Being An APP in the ED
    
  • Introduction to Adult EM Bootcamp
    
  • The Practice of Emergency Medicine
    
  • Abdominal Pain
    
  • Altered Mental Status
    
  • Arrhythmia Simplified: Bradycardia
    
  • Arrhythmia Simplified: Tachycardia
    
  • Chest Pain
    
  • Dizziness
    
  • Headache
    
  • Low Back Pain
    
  • Shock
    
  • Shortness of Breath
    
  • Syncope
    
  • Vaginal Bleeding and Pelvic Pain
    
  • Vomiting and Diarrhea
    
  • Clinical Approach
    
  • Undifferentiated Symptom-based Approach
    
  • Cardiovascular
    
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    
  • Acute Aortic Dissection
    
  • Non-traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    
  • Acute CHF Exacerbation
    
  • Deep Venous Thrombosis
    
  • Elevated Blood Pressure, Asymptomatic
    
  • Disease-based Approach
  • Dermatology
    
  • Approach to Rashes
    
  • Rash Emergencies
    
  • Contact Dermatitis
    
  • Wound Care
    
  • Tinea
    
  • Burns
    
  • Blisters
    
  • Bites and Infestations
    
  • Psoriasis
    
  • Eczema
    
  • Topical Steroids
    
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    
  • Dental Pain
    
  • Ear Pain
    
  • Epistaxis
    
  • Endocrine/Metabolic
    
  • End-stage Renal Disease: Common Issues
    
  • Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
    
  • Potassium Abnormalities
    
  • Sodium Abnormalities
    
  • Gastrointestinal
    
  • Anorectal Complaints
    
  • GI Foreign Bodies
    
  • Biliary Complications
    
  • Small Bowel Obstruction
    
  • Appendicitis
    
  • Upper GI Bleed
    
  • Genitourinary
    
  • Kidney Stones
    
  • Testicular Pain
    
  • Hematologic/Immunologic
    
  • Oncologic Emergencies
    
  • Allergic Reactions
    
  • Anticoagulation Reversal
    
  • Anemia
    
  • Infectious Disorders
    
  • Bacterial Meningitis
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Diabetic Foot Infections
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Flesh Eating Bacteria
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Cellulitis
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Abscesses
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Septic Arthritis
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Tetanus and Rabies Vaccination
    
  • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Animal and Human Bites
    
  • Skin Infections: Key Points
    
  • HIV/AIDS Basics
    
  • Sepsis
    
  • Pneumonia
    
  • Upper Respiratory Illness
    
  • Urinary Tract Infection
    
  • Neurology
    
  • Neuro Exam Review
    
  • Seizures
    
  • Stroke and TIA
    
  • Non-stroke Causes of Neuro Deficits
    
  • Spinal Cord Pathology
    
  • OB/GYN
    
  • Delivery in the Emergency Department
    
  • Reproductive-Age Females
    
  • Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy
    
  • Hyperemesis Gravidarum
    
  • Elevated Blood Pressure in the Pregnant Patient
    
  • Premature Rupture of Membranes
    
  • Fetal Monitoring
    
  • Ophthalmology
    
  • Approach to Eye Emergencies
    
  • Painful Red Eye
    
  • Eye Trauma
    
  • Acute Vision Loss
    
  • Everyday Bread and Butter
    
  • Psychiatry
    
  • Psychiatric Medical Clearance
    
  • Pulmonary
    
  • Asthma and COPD Exacerbation
  • Acute Pulmonary Embolism
    
  • Tuberculosis Evaluation
    
  • Mechanical Ventilation
    
  • Toxicology
    
  • Clinically Practical Toxicology
    
  • Trauma
    
  • Overview of Approach to Trauma
    
  • Head Trauma
    
  • Facial Trauma
    
  • Neck and Spine Trauma
    
  • Chest Trauma
    
  • Abdominal Trauma
    
  • Upper Extremity Injuries
    
  • Lower Extremity Injuries
    
  • Basic Rapid Sequence Intubation
    
  • Surgical Cricothyrotomy
    
  • Percutaneous Cricothyrotomy
    
  • Difficult Intubations
    
  • Airway Management
    
  • Procedural Fundamentals
    
  • Airway
    
  • Procedural Sedation
    
  • Ultrasound-guided Regional Nerve Blocks
    
  • Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus
    
  • Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus
    
  • Interscalene Brachial Plexus
    
  • Upper Arm: Radial
    
  • Upper Arm: Median
    
  • Upper Arm: Ulnar
    
  • Forearm: Radial
    
  • Forearm: Median
    
  • Forearm: Ulnar
    
  • Tibial
    
  • Anatomical Nerve Blocks
    
  • Tips and Tricks
    
  • Supraorbital
    
  • Anesthesia
  • Abdominal Paracentesis
    
  • Gastrointestinal
    
  • Infraorbital
    
  • Mental
    
  • Auricular/Ear
    
  • Dental: Posterior Superior Alveolar
    
  • Dental: Anterior Superior Alveolar
    
  • Dental: Middle Superior Alveolar
    
  • Dental: Gow-Gates
    
  • Dental: Supraperiosteal
    
  • Digital
    
  • IO Access: Anatomy
    
  • IO Placement: Power Drill
    
  • IO Placement: Manual
    
  • IO Access: Removal
    
  • IO Access: Tips and Tricks
    
  • Sites for Central Venous Access Placement
    
  • Central Venous Access: Internal Jugular
    
  • Central Venous Access: Subclavian
    
  • Cardiovascular
    
  • Basic ECG Interpretation
    
  • ECG Workshop
    
  • Common STEMI Patterns
    
  • Subtle-Ts
    
  • STEMI Equivalents
    
  • Pulmonary Embolism
    
  • STEMI Mimics (Part 1)
    
  • STEMI Mimics (Part 2)
    
  • STEMI Mimics (Part 3)
    
  • Syncope (Case 1)
    
  • Syncope (Case 2)
    
  • Syncope (Case 3)
    
  • Syncope (Case 4)
    
  • ECG Interpretation
  • Wound Prep
    
  • Wounds That Shouldn’t Be Closed
    
  • Non-suturing Techniques
    
  • Skin Adhesive Glue
    
  • Staples
    
  • Skin Tape
    
  • Suturing Techniques
    
  • Selecting Suture Types
    
  • General Suturing Techniques / Instrument Tie
    
  • Simple Interrupted
    
  • Vertical Mattress
    Horizontal Mattress
    Deep Dermal
    Elliptical Cut with Undermining
    Lacerations
    Dental
    Dental Fracture Repair
    Dental Splinting
    Nasal
    Epistaxis: Introduction
    Anterior Epistaxis: Cautery
    Anterior Epistaxis: Nasal Anesthesia & Anterior Nasal Examination
    Anterior Epistaxis: Initial Steps, Topical Vasoconstrictor & External Compression
    Anterior Epistaxis: Nasal Tampon
    Anterior Epistaxis: Balloon Device
    Posterior Epistaxis: Foley Balloon
    Posterior Epistaxis: Balloon Device
    Ophthalmology
    Introduction to Ophthalmologic Procedures
    Visual Acuity Exam
    Foreign Body Removal
    Ophthalmoscope Exam
    Slit Lamp Exam
    Fluorescein Exam
    Retracting and Everting the Eyelid
    Tonometry Exam
    HEENT
    Joint Arthrocentesis
    Arthrocentesis Tips & Tricks
    Shoulder Arthrocentesis
    Elbow Arthrocentesis
    Wrist Arthrocentesis
    Knee Arthrocentesis
    Ankle Arthrocentesis
    Joint Reduction
    Shoulder
    Elbow
    Digit
    Ankle
    Hip
    Knee
    Patellar
    Ring Removal
    String-Wrap Technique
    String-Wrap Technique: Oxygen Mask Strap
    Ring Cutter: Electric/Dremel
    Ring Cutter: Manual Cutting Disk
    Tungsten: Locking Pliers Technique
    Splinting
    Basic Wetting Techniques
    Splinting Tips and Tricks
    Finger Splints
    Volar
    Thumb Spica
    Ulnar Gutter
    Long Arm Posterior
    Sugar-Tong Forearm
    Dog Ear Correction
    Corner Stitch
    Figure 8 Stitch for Hemostasis
    Suture Removal
    Staple Removal
    Musculoskeletal
    Lumbar Puncture
    Lumbar Puncture Anatomy
    Sugar-Tong Humerus / Double Sugar-Tong
    Knee Immobilizer / Medial-Lateral Strut
    Short Leg Posterior
    Long Leg Posterior
    U-Splint/Stirrup
    Ankle Wraps and Semirigid Orthosis
    X-Ray Interpretation
    General Radiographic Principles
    Cervical Spine
    Shoulder
    Humerus
    Elbow
    Forearm
    Wrist
    Hand
    Lumbosacral and Thoracic Spine
    Pelvis
    Femur and Hip
    Tibia and Fibula
    Knee
    Ankle
    Foot
    Neurology
    Chest X-Ray Interpretation
    Tube Thoracostomy
    Needle Thoracostomy
    Pulmonary
    Standard Incision and Drainage
    Loop Drainage
    Paronychia
    Felon
    Subungual Hematoma
    
  • Ingrown Nail Removal
    
  • Soft Tissue
  • Ultrasound Transducer Basics
    
  • Biliary
    
  • Gallbladder Ultrasound
    
  • Abnormal Findings
    
  • Bladder Ultrasound (bladder volume)
    
  • Cardiac
    
  • Abnormal Findings
    
  • Ultrasound (SN)
    
  • Ultrasound (SC)
    
  • Ultrasound (PS)
    
  • FAST
    
  • Abnormal Findings
    
  • Ultrasound Image Optimization
    
  • Right Upper Quadrant
    
  • Left Upper Quadrant
    
  • Male Pelvis
    
  • Female Pelvis
    
  • Kidney
    
  • Right Kidney Ultrasound
    
  • Left Kidney Ultrasound
    
  • Renal: Abnormal Findings
    
  • Lung
    
  • Lung Ultrasound
    
  • Lung: Abnormal Findings
    
  • Vascular
    
  • Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound (female)
    
  • IVC Ultrasound
    
  • Ultrasound