Continuing Education
Wilderness Access
An overview of access locations, specialized resource requests and patient moving techniques. This course is specifically in reference to the Appalachian Trail, but concepts can be applied for many wilderness and remote locations. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 6:00pm – 7:30pm Guest Speakers from: Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club |
| Attachments:
wilderness access.pdf
Care Priorities for the Acute Stroke
A course presentation designed to increase efficiency in the management of stroke patients. Presented by the clinical staff of Holy Spirit Hospital – A Geisinger Affiliate, a local primary stroke center. The course will include prehospital considerations and procedures within the hospital setting. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 7:00pm – 9:00pm Instructors: Maryann M. Brogden, ND, MSN, RN, APN-C, CCNS, SCRN Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist/Stroke Coordinator |
| Attachments:
Stroke - Silver Spring - 09-23-15.pdf
Pediatric Transport
The Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of EMS 2015 Basic Life Support Protocol revision incorporated a number of changes regarding the safe transport of pediatric patients. Primarily, this entailed securing pediatric patients in size-appropriate safety restraint systems or car seats in the ambulance. This course applies the protocol using a variety of safety devices. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 7:00pm – 8:30pm Instructor: Justin Eberly, BS, EMT, EMS-I, CDEI  A recognized Master-Level agency for the Voluntary Pediatric Recognition Program |
| Attachments:
ped transport.pdf
Critical Incident Stress & EMS
The role of EMS is to organize chaos in order to minimize the effects of illness and injury of patients. With this demanding responsibility, EMS is prone to conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder due to job-related stressors. Aspects of prevention, recognition, and available assistance to maintain the well-being of EMS providers will be discussed. Wednesday, April 22, 2015 7:00pm – 8:30pm Instructor: Jessica Williamson, EMT |
| Attachments:
CISM.pdf
Lifting & Moving
This course is designed to review EMS injury statistics and how to avoid becoming one! An interactive polling system will be used throughout the course to compare the perceptions and experiences of participants to the actual statistical data. It is highly recommended to bring an internet-capable device to the course, mobile devices are acceptable. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 7:00pm – 8:00pm Instructor: Justin Eberly, BS, EMT, EMS-I, CDEI |
| Attachments:
lifting and moving.pdf
SCAN for EMS
Sponsored by Silver Spring Ambulance Thursday, February 19, 2015 6:00pm - 9:00pm Pre-registration required, email training@silverspringambulance.com.  |
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