Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Overview

    • The Goal of the new Fitness Appraiser Course

    • Course Description & Course Rationale

    • Learning Outcomes

    • Meet Your Instructor: Theodore Parassakis

    • Meet Your Instructor: Jordan Barber

    • Updates* Important

    • Academic Integrity

    • Copyright Notice
  • 2

    Student Instructions & Expectations

    • Introductory Video

    • 2-Day Certification Course

    • Shuttle Run Checklist

    • Practical Assessment Preparation

    • Theoretical Assessment Preparation
  • 3

    Module 1: History of PREP Testing, Statistics, Legal Defensibility and Risk Mitigation

    • History of the PREP & Background

    • Is the PREP Defendable as a Screening Tool?

    • Importance of Proper Fitness Testing

    • Pursuit/Restraint Circuit as a Screening Tool

    • Statistics from the Ontario Police College

    • What Are Our Next Steps as a Police Service?
  • 4

    Module 2: Facilitating the Shuttle Run

    • Quick Recommendation

    • Pre-Event Instructions

    • Prioritizing Exercise as a Principle

    • Finding a Venue

    • Shuttle Run Package Email

    • Event Set-up (Video)

    • Shuttle Run Audio, Event and Zones

    • Event Day: Setting up your Stations

    • Staff Presence & Observation

    • Candidate Instructions & Event Closure
  • 5

    Module 3: Applicant Pre-Screening for Physical Readiness

    • Candidate Pre-Screening

    • Importance of Fitness Pre-Screening

    • Post Symptom Assessment

    • Pre-Screening Procedure
  • 6

    Module 4a: Medical Considerations Regarding Blood Pressure

    • Medical Aspect of Fitness Appraiser Course

    • What's New?

    • Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

    • Different Stages of Blood Pressure

    • Hypertension in Candidates (Risks associated with fitness testing)

    • Risks in Healthy Candidates

    • Factors that can Impact a Candidate's Blood Pressure Reading

    • Factors that can Impact a Candidate's Heart Rate Reading

    • Errors to Avoid And Contraindications

    • Which Machines to Use?

    • Training Videos and Instructions

    • Anatomy Important to Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

    • Selecting Proper Cuff Sizes

    • Candidates Outside of Acceptable Threshold (BP & HR)
  • 7

    Module 4b: Medical Considerations Regarding SpO2 & RR

    • Understanding Perfusion, SpO2, RR & Temperature

    • Pulse Oximeter

    • Respiratory Rate

    • Importance of Oxygen Saturation, Respiratory Rate in Exercise Screening

    • What Factors Can Impact an Accurate Reading

    • Which Machines to Use

    • Training Videos & Instructions

    • Candidates Outside of Acceptable Threshold (SpO2 & RR)
  • 8

    Module 4c: Medical Considerations Regarding Temperature

    • What is a Temperature (Why do we get Fevers?)

    • Importance of Temperature Assessments for Recruiters

    • Using Non-Contact Forehead Thermometers

    • Factors That Can Affect an Accurate Reading

    • Candidate Outside of Acceptable Threshold
  • 9

    Module 5: Providing Candidate Support & Guidance

    • Guiding Candidates to Success

    • Take-Away: Common Police Service Practises
  • 10

    Community Board

    • Useful Health Tips for Police Recruiters

    • Understanding Cardiovascular Health and Training

    • Occupational Medicine Interview
  • 11

    Closing Notes

    • Course Wrap-up

    • Theoretical Practise Quiz

    • Potential Practicum Questions (Practise Quiz)

    • References